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katlyn_m6's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
mirajuliee's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Toni Morrison’s writing style is stunning — poetic and raw in the best way. But some parts were really tough to read, not because of the writing, but because they hit hard emotionally. That’s the point of this book though: it’s meant to challenge and confront you with the ugliness of external-turned-internal racism, classism and how societal standards influence self-worth.
This story will stick with me for a long time, as it forces the reader to reflect themselves in many ways. I had to reread the prologue (and the added note from Alice Hasters in the german edition) multiple times to really let the importance and significance of the book sink in.
If you’re planning to read this book, PLEASE make sure you READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS before reading!!!
(racial trauma, graphic sexual abuse, incest, animal killing, alcoholism, …)
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Classism
martamarin's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
khill33books's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
pestosito's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
noctrnes's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs
inspo4cloud's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
sarazzz5's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
dakotuhhh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
rambochii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault