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Plum Bun by Jessie Redmon Fauset

emzireads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

3.5

j_bones's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

itsrickibobbi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

valdez's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative 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

3.75

amittaizero's review against another edition

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4.0

If you've read Nella Larsen's book "Passing" then think of this as a more rounded, vivid experience. I love Larsen but Fauset's book has the advantage of looking through the eyes of the "passer."

booksandquilts's review against another edition

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reflective medium-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

3.5

matt315's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

bowtiesandbookmarks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really wanted to like this one, but I’ll be honest, I was not a fan. This book was written in 1929, almost 100 years ago, and the language reflects that. In the end, I caught myself having to reread pages. This is a book I will want to read again in future to ensure I fully grasp the plot.
In further reflection, I have gained a new appreciation for this book. I would have loved to get more into her sister’s life, but obviously, this story is not about her, and I think
Spoiler her ultimately ending up with men who originally wanted Angela is enough for me.
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midnightbelles's review against another edition

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2.5

Read for a literature class

kevinmccarrick's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0