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dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
It is beautifully written. The way the characters are described makes it even more tragic. You can’t help but feel for Pecola.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Racism, Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Such a solid read. After hearing so many great things about this book, I needed to give it a shot. While it was published in the 70’s, the story and its’ themes are so incredibly important and relevant to today. Easy 5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Incest, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault
Too dark
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Racism, Sexual violence
dark
emotional
sad
This was one of my required readings for my English class and I’ve been wanting to revisit it since then, mostly because I could not remember anything that happened
Now reading it again, this is definitely a must read
Morrison’s writing can be a bit dense and overly poetic when trying to distinguish whose POV were in but it’s not a criticism to her at all and more so just me trying to get used to her style
It’s clear why this is on the banned books list and I think it’s great at opening discussions about race, class, abuse, poverty and privilege
Now reading it again, this is definitely a must read
Morrison’s writing can be a bit dense and overly poetic when trying to distinguish whose POV were in but it’s not a criticism to her at all and more so just me trying to get used to her style
It’s clear why this is on the banned books list and I think it’s great at opening discussions about race, class, abuse, poverty and privilege
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Racism, Rape
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
This was challengin to listen to at times. I knew it would be before starting and tried to fortify myself. I felt many strong emotions that disquieted me but I felt compelled to continue.
The writing is somehow beautiful and poetic despite what is being said. The version of the audiobook I listened to was narrated by Toni Morrison herself. Her voice added to the solemnity of the story.
This is the kind of book you have to come back to in order to fully absorb everything. The subject matter was often hard to endure but that's part of what makes this book so important.
The writing is somehow beautiful and poetic despite what is being said. The version of the audiobook I listened to was narrated by Toni Morrison herself. Her voice added to the solemnity of the story.
This is the kind of book you have to come back to in order to fully absorb everything. The subject matter was often hard to endure but that's part of what makes this book so important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Racism
Moderate: Violence