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tlaynejones's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Slavery and Injury/Injury detail
toffishay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The writing style of this book makes it really easy to read. Langston Hughes' background as a poet really shines through in the time he takes to describe setting and the flowing language used in dialogue. The book is also a love letter to jazz, at least in part, and the inclusion of song lyrics and descriptions of dancing and singing really make the book come alive. There is a real swath of experiences here, particularly the different perspectives of Black women in the few decades after the end of slavery. The ending kind of loses me a bit, just because I felt like it kind of trailed off.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
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