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The Ways of White Folks by Langston Hughes

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dreaming_ace's review against another edition

5.0

This was a collection of very timely stories. It is sad how little the situation has changed in the past almost 100 years. While the details have changed in many cases the general attitudes have not changed at all. I think this is an important collection for people to think about.

bea_reads78's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

Genius writing. Each story devastating in its own way. Remains culturally relevant 90 years after first publication

sawthisdidthat's review against another edition

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4.0

Hard to say I “liked” it since the stories are so heartbreaking but it’s a very powerful collection. Out of the several short stories, Cora Unashamed, poor little black fellow, and Father and Son stand out the most. Lots of white saviourism throughout. Definitely recommend.

paigereitz's review against another edition

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

2.5

jesskco's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

kevin_shepherd's review against another edition

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5.0

Here are fourteen short stories that throw light on that ominous intersection of Black and White. Langston Hughes wrote with amazing clarity and purpose. His absorbing fiction reveals the abhorrent realities of the Jim Crow South and reanimates a shameful era of history that none of us should ever, ever forget.