Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Ayiti by Roxane Gay

12 reviews

noormehn's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

I found this book delightful! The writing style is clear and intentional, the story lines are gripping and unpredictable. Perfect book for getting out of a reading slump. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

savvylit's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

Despite the extremely short length of some of these stories (2 pages), each one is impactful and well-crafted. Having only been familiar with Gay's nonfiction prior to this, I was delighted to find that her talent extends to the fictional as well. Each character in this collection was complex and tangible, no matter how little time spent with them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Kidnapping

rachelloyer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Violence, and War

readingwithcoffee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation

serenspace's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Grief

kia_y_k's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Animal death, Hate crime, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, War, and Injury/Injury detail

thewordsdevourer's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ayiti is a nimble, compact yet impactful collection that's able to say a lot w/ so few words. it's a work that makes me realize once again how rewarding reading can be.

some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring. 

reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Stalking, and Death of parent

smallredboy's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I really enjoyed this book! Especially the longer stories, "In the Manner of Water or Light", "Of Ghosts and Shadows" and "A Cool, Dry Place", but the shorter ones were also amazing; my favorite of those was "Gracias, Nicaragua y Lo Sentimos".

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Vomit, Stalking, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War

obiwannicoley's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual assault

joannawanat's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, and Sexual harassment