196books's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism and Domestic abuse
morgangd's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Specific yet relatable, historic yet modern, it feels like a story only for Moses, a man at the heart of his community of beautifully realised flawed people (not great for women, shockingly for a 1950s novel), yet a story for anyone who's experienced this beautiful, living, lonely city.
"He could see a great aimlessness, a great restless, swaying movement that leaving you standing in the same spot."
"He could see a great aimlessness, a great restless, swaying movement that leaving you standing in the same spot."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Cursing, Racism, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Violence, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Hate crime
hannahlouise_'s review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-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
3.5
I read this short novel for university and didn't know much going in as it was as prep for a class. I actually found it highly readable and a really interesting portrayal of the 'windrush' generation's experience as immigrants in London.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Animal death, Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Violence
emmazan's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
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
2.75
read for class. World Literature Written in English (fall 21)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Drug use
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
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