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readingwithgoose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition
This short story collection was really impactful, and I actually thoroughly enjoyed most of the stories. But then I looked up the author and it turns out she’s *really* into anti-Semitic conspiracy theories (here’s a Vox article that breaks it down: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/12/20/18146628/alice-walker-david-icke-anti-semitic-new-york-times)
I literally couldn’t pick the book back up after reading all this so here we are.
I literally couldn’t pick the book back up after reading all this so here we are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Rape
Moderate: Misogyny and Abortion
emmehooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Violence, and Abortion
Moderate: Fatphobia, Gun violence, Cultural appropriation, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
savannahtrice's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I'm not big on short story collections, and often find it hard to finish them, but I adored this one! Each story was so well written and kept me hooked. While some stories were better than others, all were entertaining at worst. Coming Apart, The Abortion, Porn, Advancing Luna- and Ida B. Wells, and A Sudden Trip Home in the Spring were definitely my favorites. The way Walker takes on controversial and rarely discussed topics head-on, and applies such a thick layer of nuance, is truly something I've never seen before in a writer. I'd cut off a limb if it meant I could write half as masterfully as she does. I can't stop gushing about how incredibly talented she is, and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Abortion
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