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katharina90's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Short and to the point.
As always, Hurston's use of Black vernacular is impeccable and adds so much to the story.
"Taint no law on earth dat kin make a man be decent if it aint in 'im."
As always, Hurston's use of Black vernacular is impeccable and adds so much to the story.
"Taint no law on earth dat kin make a man be decent if it aint in 'im."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Sexism
leic01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexism
delz's review
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A black woman’s struggles told from a black woman’s perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Death
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