sophiaxlm's review
4.0
Four African-American/racial discrimination themed short stories. Those in them had to struggle with accepting (or struggling against) their blackness (and sometimes their Americanness), as well as showing their offsprings a possible way out. Actually, the second story show one of the "way" the young black boys had chosen...
livvi_05's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lillibooks's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
that_bookworm_guy's review
inspiring
reflective
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? N/A
4.0
For a short book, these short stories pack a lot into them. Very vivid images throughoutÂ
len_schaller's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
angleseykayaker's review
4.0
An interesting collection of stories on the theme of race, estrangement and violence. Very vivid imagery created by the writer.
caitlin16b's review
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0