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The Sellout by Paul Beatty

jasonkuo429's review against another edition

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challenging funny reflective 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? Yes

4.75

ellathelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5! A difficult read, painful but hilarious - conflicting.

flowrchild's review against another edition

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challenging dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

duckyquackquack's review against another edition

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funny reflective 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

barnsey45's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced

1.0

lilyyjane's review against another edition

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flaming pile of dog shite 

rickypitz's review against another edition

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

3.0

teacherseth's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Wickedly funny and clever satire but of a forgotten time.

tannerbooknaldo's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

thank you mya. books are back on the menu.

catiepursifull's review against another edition

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It was far more intense and crude than I thought originally. Tons of cussing and the plot went nowhere.