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Venus, by Suzan-Lori Parks

natbaldino's review against another edition

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3.0

A very contested work, particularly concerning the representation of Baartman's agency and matters of consent. Not sure where I stand on my judgment of Suzan-Lori Parks' re-presentation

machinations's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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omurphy's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-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? No

rhiannon_ling_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

glennarochelle's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative sad fast-paced

4.5

math1322's review against another edition

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fast-paced

2.25

petrichorandcoffee's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

sammarsore's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative 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? It's complicated

4.25

drlove2018's review against another edition

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3.0

One of the many books that exploded my sheltered, Southern brain in college. Read for a World Drama class that sparked my decision to major in English lit.

haleyloan's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0