clemalt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mxnika____'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
This is one of the more immersive books I’ve read. Baldwin truly has a talent with both the language and the narrative elements of this book being captivating.
mmchampion's review against another edition
3.0
James Baldwin is a heavy writer... I listened to this because I had a hard time reading it. The language is INTENSE.
damieu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
misha_devi's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. A heart-wrenching novel filled with claustrophobic character so afraid of yet desperate for vulnerability and the violence of the social barriers which ensnare them.
abeljquintero's review against another edition
5.0
As with all James Baldwin books, there is deep character development and beautiful prose. It can feel tedious at times, but is so rewarding.
hadleysbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
cblueweaver's review against another edition
5.0
Baldwin takes the theming from his previous two novels and combines them with the lyrical prose of his previous novel to build a beautiful catastrophe of pain, heartbreak, and infidelity.
inner7child's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
5.0
csutherlin3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0