pheladi_'s reviews
40 reviews

challenging hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

There is no writer whose words I have yet encountered that comes anywhere near as skillful and gifted in the realm of writing in unison with nature. Bessie Head takes these forces and elements of surroundings, of the earth and beautifully merges them in with the plot, the characters and their ideals. Her writing is one with nature. A gift.

Black Queer Hoe by Britteney Black Rose Kapri

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challenging funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

Unique style of writing poetry. Exciting to read. Fresh voice reinforcing many social ills that we been knew about. The writing is in-your-face with no sugar coating for any audience. Loud, proud and rooted in Queerness, Blackness, and Hoeness. Surface to say: I LOVED EACH AND EVERY POEM! A much needed refreshing read that exceeded my expectations when I excitedly grabbed it from the bookstore shelf. One of the greatest decisions I've made in a while.

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

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informative reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

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emotional hopeful inspiring slow-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? Yes

4.5

Reading Queenie was existing in pure frustration for the protagonist while simultaneously rooting for her break through. Our good sis, Queenie, put your girl through A LOT while reading. I have a love-hate relationship with the characters and this book but it's mostly love and that's why I rated it a good 4.5, and it's definitely worth a re-read.

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

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emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-paced

5.0

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0