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sourmilkpages's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5 — The Black Album is an okay novel, but very of it’s time. Very much part of that mid-90s Trainspottingesque lifestyle. Whilst it was interesting that Kureishi matched that with Islamic Fundamentalism, I do think that, particularly since the turn of the millennium and post-9/11, there are many more contemporary novels that deal with Religious Fundamentalism in a much more nuanced fashion and in a less male-heavy hedonistic fashion.
ed_vai_11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- 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? No
3.75
an interesting take. one can reflect on religion and what power it holds over certain communities, while the humour and the British bluntness plays in the background. characters seem to all be flawed, but isn’t it the human form? to be flawed, but still be loved by someone. however, the ending didn’t seem to connect all the dots and plots of the story.
eviewilliams29's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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
4.0
aarustin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Toxic friendship
themorsecode's review against another edition
4.0
Kinda loses its way and becomes a bit too didactic in the final stretch but otherwise this is wonderful. Some interesting ideas about identity and youth, and a great LONDON novel
leehyunjae's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.5
There were some parts I heavily enjoyed and others that had me feeling a little wishy-washy. I’ll absolutely be rereading in a few months for class so I’ll likely update my review then (-:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
hollykmc's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0