endlessblankpages's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Incest, and Violence
alexashabit's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
crackedcoffin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Rape, Incest, and Slavery
sagelikesscats'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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Incest, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Sexism
lindseyas'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
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Death, Classism, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Blood, Police brutality, and Rape
sydneylmeyer7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Incest and Police brutality
kamilawithak'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Hate crime, Drug use, Blood, Murder, Misogyny, Racism, Police brutality, Incest, Violence, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Gun violence, Death, and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia
lonicera_fragrantissima'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
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Classism, Racism, and Violence
maddiebo97'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
4.0
I wish I would have been able to read it in a class, because I feel like I didn’t get everything out of it that I was supposed to… almost feels like I read it “wrong”. it was a daunting novel that was difficult to pick up. the plot was not difficult to understand, but the plot of this book is definitely secondary. it’s there to deliver the message, but I missed out on the message half of the time.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Racism, and Sexual assault
matthewosborne'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Something that resonated with me was how much of this book is still relevant 70 years after it was first published. Which is sad and disheartening.
As the book progressed I found there to be a number of themes that resonated with some of my own experiences.
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Gun violence, Classism, and Racism