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A review by njlb
Native Son by Richard Wright
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
wow. an uncomfortable, confronting read but an amazingly well-crafted exploration of race relations in 1940s America
Graphic: Racism, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape and Antisemitism