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186 reviews

Meridian: A Novel by Alice Walker, Tayari Jones

reflective medium-paced

3.5

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

inspiring reflective

3.5

Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire

dark sad fast-paced

3.5

Recitatif by Toni Morrison

reflective fast-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? No

4.0

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae

funny fast-paced

3.0

So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

3.25

Mumbo Jumbo by Ishmael Reed

challenging funny reflective slow-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? No

3.25

Who's That Girl? The Autobiography of Eve by Eve

inspiring fast-paced

3.5