jenrosy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
indigo78180's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read through both Quicksand and Passing pretty quickly. I was interested to find that I could trace a lot of parallels between Larsen's novels and others, such as The Awakening or Sula. It points to how rich her characters are, I think, as well as her understanding of the intersection of race and gender.
jillaay_h's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
isabeldelaney's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
2.5
librarian_lisa_22's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Quicksand! The writing is so precise, the feelings depicted so universal. Passing was also very good, but paled in comparison to Quicksand for me. Such intense, vivid descriptions, longings, repulsions so eloquently and evocatively articulated.
katykaty's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cameronfrye's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tinytotters's review
going to finish later when i have more time. i can tell its going to be a long read for me and i stupidly got way more library books than usual.
lesbianliteraturelover's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism
megankholley's review against another edition
5.0
This truly outstanding collection of stories and novels. I really don’t have anything else to say. Nella Larsen’s early literary stardom and tragically cut-short career make her works even more significant. Quicksand and Passing are not to be missed.