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breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Rasismus ve vší parádě. Nad některými scénami se mi navážno dělalo zle. Ke konci už to pak bylo zacyklené a dost se to opakovalo, i tak to byl hodně, hodně silný zážitek.
lewreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible writing - urgent, horrific, breathtaking - each story held me by the neck and refused to loosen its grip. So difficult to read, but so glad I did.
sonijyak's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rainb0wreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Yeah my African American lit professor simply never misses.
3rd book this semester for the class and it’s another gut puncher. The aftermath of slavery is something that many people forget was just as much a dark time for black people and while there is much to be dissected from each of these stories I would simply suggest picking it up for yourself.
These are stories of pure and raw existence in the face of the dangers of racism.
3rd book this semester for the class and it’s another gut puncher. The aftermath of slavery is something that many people forget was just as much a dark time for black people and while there is much to be dissected from each of these stories I would simply suggest picking it up for yourself.
These are stories of pure and raw existence in the face of the dangers of racism.
bookswgreen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
srmeehan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
agoldman's review against another edition
5.0
Breathtaking. This collection of short stories is brutal and shocking; it hypnotizes the reader and doesn’t let them go. I am sitting here with my mouth open after finishing. This is one of the best pieces of literature that I have ever read.