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danil_knits's review
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katharina90's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Short and to the point.
As always, Hurston's use of Black vernacular is impeccable and adds so much to the story.
"Taint no law on earth dat kin make a man be decent if it aint in 'im."
As always, Hurston's use of Black vernacular is impeccable and adds so much to the story.
"Taint no law on earth dat kin make a man be decent if it aint in 'im."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Sexism
leic01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Alcoholism, Sexism, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Physical abuse
ariel937's review against another edition
Short and unique read. Interested to see what else Hurston wrote.
yroshah's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lalalily17's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
3.75
mezzoanddolce's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Death, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
jordandotcom's review
5.0
This short story is most definitely a must-read. Thank you, Ms. Hurston, for your great service to literature.