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lindseyhall44's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
“Everything bad that ever happened to him happened because he couldn’t read.”
One of the most impactful books I have ever read. Morrison always reminds me just how much power words can hold.
One of the most impactful books I have ever read. Morrison always reminds me just how much power words can hold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Abandonment, Death of parent, Incest, Racial slurs, Death, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Child death, Murder, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
shoshin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Toni Morrison writes about deeply wounded people. This is her first book that I've read that I've liked. I'm not sure why. I think she doesn't always give herself time to fully develop her characters in the shorter books, and I've only read her shorter books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Abandonment
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