A review by dam3md
Black Girl/White Girl by Joyce Carol Oates
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book starts off fairly straightforward, but the suspense and tension build as you learn more about Genna's horrific home life and the racist incidents plaguing Minette increase in frequency and severity.
By the end, there are more questions than answers and none of what the narrator writes or herself can be believed fully.
Overall, a really interesting inspection of white guilt, white savior mentality, and the lingering racial tensions that continue to plague social and interpersonal relationships today.
By the end, there are more questions than answers and none of what the narrator writes or herself can be believed fully.
Overall, a really interesting inspection of white guilt, white savior mentality, and the lingering racial tensions that continue to plague social and interpersonal relationships today.