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donnathededd's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic and strong. A very good tale both of and for humanity. Written with such a strong voice and strong force it resonates with you.
It's so engaging and interesting that it reads very quickly. It goes down smooth, so to speak, as it remains totally unforgettable. The ending really sticks with you.
It's so engaging and interesting that it reads very quickly. It goes down smooth, so to speak, as it remains totally unforgettable. The ending really sticks with you.
alliejean530's review against another edition
2.5
This book tackled subject matter that I was familiar with but wanted to learn more about, and therefore made it an interesting read. However, I found the plot dragging and the writing style made the details and imagery seem redundant. I understand why people praise the book for documenting the fight of African culture against European colonialism so well, but it was not my cup of tea.
carson413's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
daniellerenee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 ⭐️’s
clarebe's review against another edition
3.5
The ending left an impression on me in high school, is all I remember haha.
seonpatch's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
larswrites's review against another edition
2.0
Is this the quintessential text to assign in a college core requirements class? All my evidence points to yes.
9gcity's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most thought-provoking books I have ever read. It is very tightly written, with no spare words dragging down this 150 page-or-so book. As a person with a multicultural background, it delivers a poignant reminder of my own roots, and delivers a brilliant portrayal of civilization.
tinuola101's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5