delandaab's reviews
41 reviews

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

3.0

The Lies That Bind: Rethinking Identity by Kwame Anthony Appiah

3.0

Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane

3.0

Native Son by Richard Wright

3.0

Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine

4.0

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

4.0

Light in August by William Faulkner

2.0

Mistaken Identity: Race and Class in the Age of Trump by Asad Haider

2.0

Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville

1.0

The Garies and Their Friends by Frank J. Webb

adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I think for a book of this time period and the subject matter it covered, it was quite enjoyable. I liked the characters and I liked the way there were more challenging ideas of race and gender that were explored. I’m glad that Webb makes sure to remind readers that class differences have a huge impact on race relations and gives a fun tale to follow.