Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Recitatif by Toni Morrison

56 reviews

lidia7's review against another edition

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challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
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takarakei's review against another edition

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reflective fast-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? Yes
Really enjoyed listening to Zadie Smith's accompanying analysis of the only short story Toni Morrison wrote, which she posits makes this story even more significant. This one is really a thinker.
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latisha's review against another edition

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3.5

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nelireads's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

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fatfrog's review against another edition

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reflective sad fast-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

2.5

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inirac's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I enjoyed the forward by Zadie Smith as much as I enjoyed the story. I wish I'd listened to the story before the forward, but having an understanding of the context made it a satisfying read as well.
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cassielaj's review against another edition

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challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Toni Morrison’s talent and intentionality are once again awe-inspiring, and Zadie Smith’s insightful introduction (which I would recommend reading AFTER reading the story through once) brought so much context and thought to this already excellent story. 
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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

#20booksbyblackwomen
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robinks's review

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emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

When I first heard about the concept of this short story, I was so intrigued. Now having read it, it really made me think about race and class and growing up. I wish the introduction was an afterword, as it contained many spoilers of the content.
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siebensommer's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

so good. also reading smith’s ‘introduction’ afterwards felt super rewarding
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