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amjammi's review against another edition
2.0
Many of these short story snippets felt more like sketches than fully-developed stories. Still thought provoking.
mikaelaw's review against another edition
4.0
This collection of stories is brilliant and haunting. Written in the 1960s, these stories vary in form and have a bit of a theatric quality. I can see Kathleen Collins’ influence on writers like Brit Bennet and Tayari Jones, both in subject matter and in tone. 4 stars
prettypious's review against another edition
5.0
This was a surprisingly good book! It’s full of short stories of various Black women growing up in I think the 70s. I was a bit apprehensive not knowing the author not directly interested in the title’s subject but it was full of good stories that were very well written and made you get caught up in the characters! Best book of short stories I’ve read in a while.
sapphic_summer's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
pinklauryn's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zoefruitcake's review against another edition
2.0
I think I am too young, too white and too English to 'get' this book
shewritesinmargins's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
oliviaaschmitz's review against another edition
1.0
i just don’t think im smart enough for short story collections
laurynsbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5