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A review by theshiftyshadow
Passing by Nella Larsen
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This felt like a 5 star read but because I'd seen the recent film adaptation I can't quite figure out if it' a 5 star companion piece, or 5 stars all on it's own?
It did add a lot of extra layers to the film, obviously giving us access to Irene's inner mind, but it also gave me a little more appreciation for the film too, which I liked anyway.
Both book and film are definitely worth your time, I'd recommend both. And the audio I listened to was narrated by Tessa Thompson, so it really does feel like a double bill.
It did add a lot of extra layers to the film, obviously giving us access to Irene's inner mind, but it also gave me a little more appreciation for the film too, which I liked anyway.
Both book and film are definitely worth your time, I'd recommend both. And the audio I listened to was narrated by Tessa Thompson, so it really does feel like a double bill.