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288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
The visionary author's masterpiece pulls us--along with her Black female hero--through time to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now.Dana, a modern black woman, is celebrating her t...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,998 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 67%
challenging 56%
sad 48%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
The visionary author's masterpiece pulls us--along with her Black female hero--through time to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now.Dana, a modern black woman, is celebrating her t...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,998 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 67%
challenging 56%
sad 48%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide