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lanamae's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Mental illness, Racism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, Violence, and Death of parent
zimmerlemon's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
franzis_buecher's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
fictionalfrank's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
eve81's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Antisemitism
sarabrogan'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Police brutality
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage
krisc1989'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
bando_bauldio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Things I liked: Trish’s omnipotent narration, commentary on systemic racism and the prison industrial complex, the love between Fonny and Trish, the support her family provides, and so much more.
Things I didn’t like: the somewhat ambiguous ending, I was hoping for something more concrete; and I think that’s it lol
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
mattyvreads's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
It’s a not-so-far-fetched fiction which is unfortunately, equally relevant today. It is so much more than a love story, although few succeed in painting as clear and honest a picture of humanity as Baldwin.
It’s hard to write a review for this book because words fail to describe it’s poignance and import. Absolutely everyone should read this book.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Suicide, and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Religious bigotry
mpaterson's review against another edition
- 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