Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

4 reviews

syntax_of_angels's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective 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

3.5

Very interesting and thought provoking, but I think a lot went over my head. A few points really had me intrigued, though. Overall I'd say it's worth a read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Medical content, and Medical trauma

mblanke's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutality, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

reachingforstardust's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Police brutality, and Colonisation

Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Rape, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

ashley_1206's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

3.5⭐️

guys i actually liked this book but it was so damn long. but the symbolism, message, and everything from a literary standpoint was good. it’s definitely my favorite summer reading book for ap lit! but please classics STOP HAVING LONG CHAPTERS.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism