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What a read. Told from Francie's (an adolescent Black girl growing up in 1930's Harlem with her two older brothers, mother and father) pov... I felt like I could have been reading a book set in present day.
Francie is somewhat naive, given everything that's going around her . But, her voice is still full of wonder, resignation, and hope . Which is refreshing considering the racism, harassment, molestation, oppression and sexism she faces a daily bases.
I love reading about Harlem during this time and this didn't disappoint.
The woman that wrote it [ai:Louise Meriwether|174707|Louise Meriwether|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1416025073p2/174707.jpg] is also pretty iconic.

socorrobaptista's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

Eu li traduzido para o português, é um livro pesado, uma leitura que nos leva a um mundo violento e abusivo, nos anos de 1930 nos Estados Unidos, tudo pelo ponto de vista de uma garota de 12 anos que luta para entender o que se passa em sua própria vida e no mundo ao seu redor. Muito bom.

joyful24's review against another edition

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4.0

This was one of those coming of age books like Brown Girl Brownstone. Some other author I read, mentioned having found the novel in her parents library so i was intrigued. The fact that James Baldwin wrote the introduction solidified it as a good book. I was never disappointed with the character development, plot, or speed of the action.

ichundelaine4711's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

meg_ventures's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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