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howie_e's review
- 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? No
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
ekmook's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
megpoulos's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
annuich's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
jamestheslimyrat's review
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
arcinzole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Rape
ZNH was a national treasure, too radical at times even for the Harlem Renaissance. There's a reason this is among her most celebrated works. Loved it!mandkips's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
katelynprice's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Sexism
Moderate: Death
hawkrose18's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I had to read this book for school and I am so glad that I did because it was truly an amazing story. I plan to check out more of Hurston's work in the future because I really enjoyed how she told this story. I loved following Janie and learning about her life and the hardships that she went through to become who she was. I also loved how this book was not solely focused on the black suffering (it was there, but it wasn't just this), and instead also focused on black joy and black love and it was all around just a beautiful story that I hope more schools include in their curriculum. Sometimes the abusive relationships Janie was in got to me and hit me harder than I would have expected, but I do think that it was still important to the story and helped Janie become the person she ended up being and I love that she ended up becoming herself and lives for herself instead of those around her.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Gun violence, Rape, Slavery, and Blood
ohlhauc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
It is extremely well-written, scarce but evocative enough to imagine what's happening. The dialogue is also masterful, and makes you feel like you're on the porches with the characters as they banter, gossip, fight, and reflect on their lives. Seeing Janie liberate herself from the worlds she's put in through her three relationships is also inspiring, and her growth through the journey was very emotional.
I highly recommend listening to this as an audiobook if the written dialect is hard for you. The version narrated by Ruby Dee is spectacular.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Racism, Rape, and Slavery
Minor: Homophobia