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212 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1555534643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of a few works of satire written by African American women, Oreo is an uproariously funny novel about relations between African Americans and Jews. It is as fresh and outrageous today as when it was first published in 1974.Born of a Jewish fat...
Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 32%
reflective 19%
mysterious 14%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Racism, CursingMinor
Incest, Sexual harassment, Death of parent
212 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1555534643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of a few works of satire written by African American women, Oreo is an uproariously funny novel about relations between African Americans and Jews. It is as fresh and outrageous today as when it was first published in 1974.Born of a Jewish fat...
Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 32%
reflective 19%
mysterious 14%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Racism, CursingMinor
Incest, Sexual harassment, Death of parent