165 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781559361354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Publication date: 01 April 1997
Description
Suzan-Lori Parks continues her examination of black people in history and stage through the life of the so-called "Hottentot Venus," an African woman displayed semi-nude throughout Europe due to her extraordinary physiognomy; in particular, her en...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
challenging 56%
informative 50%
emotional 25%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Racial slursMinor
Abortion
165 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781559361354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Publication date: 01 April 1997
Description
Suzan-Lori Parks continues her examination of black people in history and stage through the life of the so-called "Hottentot Venus," an African woman displayed semi-nude throughout Europe due to her extraordinary physiognomy; in particular, her en...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
challenging 56%
informative 50%
emotional 25%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Racial slursMinor
Abortion