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jasvictorious's review against another edition
5.0
The syntax in this novel was absolutely amazing, as to be expected from a writer from the Harlem Renaissance. I enjoyed the storyline and the introduction of all the characters and their familial contributions as race, color, and class were all examined through their eyes.
The ending was a tad disappointing but it didn't sway me too bad from enjoying the overall work.
The ending was a tad disappointing but it didn't sway me too bad from enjoying the overall work.
bookworm4life_'s review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kaispellmeier's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
asuitablereader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75
domeniqueh's review against another edition
3.0
Slow then woah...
Took me a while to read this one. Found myself stuck in the first half of the novel, then all of the sudden, with 40/50 pages left, i was immersed. The ending was not what I expected; I even got bug eyed for a second at that crazy outcome. Not sure what to do with the story in its totality. There were parts i liked, parts that felt too slow, parts that went by pretty fast. At its foundation, the story has good elements. I also like a story that speaks to the harsh realities of racism and colorism.
Took me a while to read this one. Found myself stuck in the first half of the novel, then all of the sudden, with 40/50 pages left, i was immersed. The ending was not what I expected; I even got bug eyed for a second at that crazy outcome. Not sure what to do with the story in its totality. There were parts i liked, parts that felt too slow, parts that went by pretty fast. At its foundation, the story has good elements. I also like a story that speaks to the harsh realities of racism and colorism.
authenticakj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
meowmediareads's review against another edition
3.0
The wording was so complex. Rich but a little too convoluted for me until the ending, which wove together everything. It took me too long to memorize he characters in all of their colors. It's almost a lyrical companion to The Human Stain. Ultimately a complex family history capturing a strata of society never addressed in American history or period fiction. I'd recommend it to specific friends but never read it again.