A review by bookishmillennial
Passing by Nella Larsen

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial

I actually read this and then immediately proceeded to watch the 2021 film adaptation on Netflix, starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. As a non-Black person, my opinion on this book & film doesn’t matter, but I do recommend that you read it. It’s easy to be judgmental of either of these characters, but I deeply appreciated this nuanced read/watch.
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