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c100's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lerawr's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ashfrxns's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
não vou mentir, pela primeira vez na vida a introdução de outra pessoa me ajudou a entender o livro um pouco melhor.
entendi o ponto do livro e achei uma sacada bem inteligente, mas acho que perdi muitíssimo da experiência por se tratar de uma narrativa tão bem feita. tem referências culturais, geográficas e de linguagem estadunidense, então não vai ter jeito de eu achar tão genial quanto acharia se esse livro se passasse no brasil.
acho que vale a experiência, mas não se teria lido se soubesse do quão específico é.
entendi o ponto do livro e achei uma sacada bem inteligente, mas acho que perdi muitíssimo da experiência por se tratar de uma narrativa tão bem feita. tem referências culturais, geográficas e de linguagem estadunidense, então não vai ter jeito de eu achar tão genial quanto acharia se esse livro se passasse no brasil.
acho que vale a experiência, mas não se teria lido se soubesse do quão específico é.
malongorose's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lit_laugh_luv's review
5.0
Very powerful, succint, and definitely provokes a lot of thought on our perceptions of race. Definite must-read.
hazelnutperson's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
weejman33's review
4.0
Fascinating premise that I am glad I was able to explore. I wish more stories took a route similar to that of this.
termfor's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
5.0
Toni Morrison, you clever ass woman.
I read this ambiguous short story, Recitatif, three times to focus on the tale itself then the symbolism throughout to figure out who was white and who was Black, like the characters themselves when the situation with Maggie is unveiled. We're focused on who is what based on stereotypes we associate with one versus the other when the character of the characters, their backstory as it relates to their moms, and class is the ultimate focus and all we have to go on. Clever. This is written masterfully like only a genius could pen.
I read this ambiguous short story, Recitatif, three times to focus on the tale itself then the symbolism throughout to figure out who was white and who was Black, like the characters themselves when the situation with Maggie is unveiled. We're focused on who is what based on stereotypes we associate with one versus the other when the character of the characters, their backstory as it relates to their moms, and class is the ultimate focus and all we have to go on. Clever. This is written masterfully like only a genius could pen.