96 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593315033
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
In this 1983 short story–the only short story Morrison ever wrote–we meet Twyla and Roberta, who have known each other since they were eight years old and spent four months together as roommates in St. Bonaventure shelter. Inseparable then, they l...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,291 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
emotional 37%
mysterious 23%
sad 13%
tense 13%
informative 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Classism, Physical abuseMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent
96 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593315033
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
In this 1983 short story–the only short story Morrison ever wrote–we meet Twyla and Roberta, who have known each other since they were eight years old and spent four months together as roommates in St. Bonaventure shelter. Inseparable then, they l...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,291 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
emotional 37%
mysterious 23%
sad 13%
tense 13%
informative 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Classism, Physical abuseMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent