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thepermageek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Murder
amberspej's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Slavery
Moderate: Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
amberlfaris'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and War
mollyb13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Slavery
krandelzhofer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Violence, and Murder
_chaoticbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
what i loved most about this book was how well it subverts stereotypes while still staying true to the spirit of the retelling. i’m pretty in awe at Everett’s writing and plotting. and the commentary! impeccable and cutting, while providing even more food for thought in the importance of being able to tell one’s story. i viscerally felt the emotions James was feeling at every turn, from the fear and suspicion to the confusion to the numbness and resignation. and to do so so precisely - Everett’s writing is top notch.
i totally understand the accolades and love for this book. while i am impressed, i wonder if i went into this book with too high expectations. or perhaps i’m missing the love because i haven’t read Huckleberry Finn - maybe it would hit a bit harder if i had?
still - i highly recommend this read for anyone looking for masterful writing, a great retelling, and overall engaging story. just temper expectations a bit, but don’t skip on this book!
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual violence
kvcbrunson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Slavery, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Rape
jeggert10'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexism, Terminal illness, Excrement, Antisemitism, Grief, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and War
jocockwell's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery