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A review by danilatrice87
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book/play/poem…whatever you want to call it—it’s a masterpiece. Reading For Colored Girls felt like stepping into a sacred space where every emotion, every truth, and every struggle Black women face was laid bare. Ntozake Shange’s words don’t just tell a story; they cut deep.
Each monologue, each poem, was raw and powerful, and I saw myself, my friends, my family, and my ancestors reflected in its pages. The rainbow of emotions these women shared—joy, pain, love, betrayal, resilience—was so beautifully human. I couldn’t help but feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I needed.
The language is lyrical, unapologetic, and bold. It’s not always easy to read because Shange doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, but that’s what makes it so necessary. This book is a reminder that Black women have always been magic, even when the world tries to break us.
What I loved most was the feeling of community it created. Even in the moments of pain, there’s this undeniable strength and beauty in how these women find their voices and reclaim their stories. It’s the kind of book you carry with you long after you’ve finished. This isn’t just a book—it’s an experience.
Each monologue, each poem, was raw and powerful, and I saw myself, my friends, my family, and my ancestors reflected in its pages. The rainbow of emotions these women shared—joy, pain, love, betrayal, resilience—was so beautifully human. I couldn’t help but feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I needed.
The language is lyrical, unapologetic, and bold. It’s not always easy to read because Shange doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, but that’s what makes it so necessary. This book is a reminder that Black women have always been magic, even when the world tries to break us.
What I loved most was the feeling of community it created. Even in the moments of pain, there’s this undeniable strength and beauty in how these women find their voices and reclaim their stories. It’s the kind of book you carry with you long after you’ve finished. This isn’t just a book—it’s an experience.