Reviews

Color Struck by Zora Neale Hurston

tatyanavogt's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Okay, so I ended up getting the physical copy of this and I really enjoyed all of the information and history before the play and the process of analyzing the play and trying to thing through different conversations that it was putting forth. It focuses on colorism in the time and how it breeds hatred within a community, focusing more on one characters self-destructive behaviors due to her own insecurities. I sort of wish there were different examples of this throughout and that the ending was a little longer.. or something? 

It was short and sweet and got me thinking, so it was successful in that. But I feel like the play itself was missing something. I Dunno..

raethereviewer's review

3.5

I don’t really know how to rate plays since they aren’t a medium I read often but I enjoyed the last scene a lot. It was such an interesting exploration of race in the society of the time and the impact that colorism can have on one’s self esteem.

jordannchloee's review

4.0

4.5 stars. good lil exploration of the impact of colorism and how pervasive it is in the period but simultaneously frustrating. one of hurstons better plays. good shit all around.

dontjudgemebymybooks's review

fast-paced

3.0

remigves's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

eve81's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Child abuse, and Child death