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nuhafariha's review against another edition
5.0
The Movement doesn't need more martyrs is a saying that can apply today as it did in 1970s when Walker penned Meridian. This timeless classic explores race, identity and personal development through the eyes of a young Black woman during the post Civil Rights era. It's hard not to be besotted with Meridian at the end of this novel, I dare you to try!
chan_137's review against another edition
4.0
So it took me a long time to finish it but i guess that was because i am lazy.But i did enjoy this book . It's very well written and gave me so much beautiful quotes. It sometimes angered and sometimes satisfied the feminist in me. It is the first proper book i finished after a long time, so cheers to that
ebeiser83_'s review against another edition
5.0
This book was written so well I don't completely understand it. This is the kind of book I'd want to read in an English class so as to understand it and be able to discuss it with others. Really enjoyed it, incredibly well written. Quick read.
giftofbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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
3.5
This book was tough to get through, not only is the writing a bit too dry for me but there’s also lots of graphic descriptions of rape
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Medical trauma
rubylewis97's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nicolasvallaey's review against another edition
3.5
Kon er moeilijk in geraken, maar was wel echt heel goed. Hoofdstuk “the New York Times”was amazing.
ktrain3900's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
The more things change, the more they stay the same. I chose this book to read as part of a challenge to read a book published the year you were born (for me, that's 1976). While certainly this book feels its age, in spots, occasionally, it's largely contemporary to everything that's happening in the US still. The title protagonist suffers, in what often feels like a passive way, as many of us do, sleepwalking through much. The suffering feels a bit Christlike in moments, the weight of the world (or at least a misguided, meandering, back-looking country) on her shoulders, as she is surrounded by Judases, by Pilots and Pharisees, by so many needy people craving a miracle or maybe just a handout/hand up. Yet she ultimateley chooses life and herself over death and others, without compromising to the system or those around her. My only criticism is that it was little hard for me to initally get into, and to follow in places.
faithsathenaeum's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
This was an insightful book with beautiful writing. Meridian by Alice Walker tackles racism, sexism, feminism, and colorism through different stories through Meridian, Truman and Lynne. It's refreshing to see how black people see white people and what they think of them instead of the other way around. This book just takes you in neutral ground, presenting flaws on both sides of white and black. The book is really just in the middle of it all, like Meridian, our main character. Who does not side with anyone, even knowing the 'right' thing or the 'correct' thing to do. I only gave it four stars because I wasn't satisfied with the ending but overall I really enjoyed this thought-provoking book.
mmchampion's review against another edition
3.0
This book was in my cue, so I didn’t read the description. Although the book was set in the South during the Civil Rights era, it is so relevant now - even without the civil unrest that is happening now. The style in which this book is written made it tougher for me to follow.
jnehilla's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting