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ssinforshort's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Though the subject matter is tough, Toni Morrison writes so beautifully. Sometimes I had to take a little pause, but the story stayed on my mind and I had to return.
When everything is revealed it got a little confusing (done purposely), but I wish it was a little more clear.
I kept returning to the ending. I know I'll read this book again.
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Slavery, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal cruelty
aisclaradm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Bleak and chilling without descending into trauma porn, with an excellent plot. The prose is so beautiful that I had to adjust in my head what I understand “good writing” to be.
Overall a magnificent book.
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
amalas_bookstop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Masterclass in how to write characters and consciousness, the characters feel so real. Quite honestly I feel like Beloved was haunting me what I finished.
This is a messy but completely honest story, that is not told enough post slavery.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
Minor: Bullying
falun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Murder
yourbookishbff's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy
brieflyblue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The content is often graphic and heart-wrenching. The list of potential triggers could be a mile long. Still, it was worth every second I spent reading it.
The characters felt so real. Despite them living totally different lives from my own, I felt I could understand why each of them felt and acted the way they did.
I look forward to reading the rest of Toni Morrison’s books.
Graphic: Confinement, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty
swampgrandma's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Murder
sillycreature's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gore, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
bmorelibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
readingwithgoose's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury