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annamariesreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I only wish I could've read it in 1974, when it came out because it has so much to say about the cultural context of that era.
This book shows us black love in every possible way- between two lovers, between family and between mother and unborn child. Despite the adversity, Tish is always looking for the positive that will come in the end. Even when all the lights are out.
Every character is interesting and necessary to the story.
James Baldwin has got to be one of my favourite authors, I could read his prose all day.
No spoilers here but please check the trigger warnings I put on this review before reading. Description is not graphic but they are mentioned often and frequently.
Graphic: Racism and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
mauricekofi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism, Self harm, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content
aishallnot's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Miscarriage and Suicide
haileyeh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Suicide, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
rosiecotton_dancing's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
meroei's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
_yllohm_24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
mpaterson's review
- 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
If you’re looking for a beautifully melancholy, yet even hopeful of a story, this is it.
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, and Alcohol
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, and Suicide
biblioghoul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Police brutality, and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
belladonnashrike's review
5.0
I love how baldwin writes about love. + the commentary on our racist prison system is quite obvious, but I liked the more subtle nods to the concept of “doing time” / “time” as their baby grows and their family changes throughout the book. it was beautifully done.
barry jenkins did a wonderful job with the film adaptation!
Graphic: Racism and Rape
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Confinement, Miscarriage, and Death of parent