264 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083109
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
The visionary author's masterpiece pulls us--along with her Black female hero--through time to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. Dana, a modern black woman, is celebrating her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,504 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 65%
challenging 55%
sad 45%
reflective 40%
adventurous 32%
informative 22%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 19% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide264 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083109
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Description
The visionary author's masterpiece pulls us--along with her Black female hero--through time to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. Dana, a modern black woman, is celebrating her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,504 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 65%
challenging 55%
sad 45%
reflective 40%
adventurous 32%
informative 22%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 19% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide