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Noam
I read this book as a young woman fresh out of college. I re-read it almost a decade later, with fresh eyes, and found it all the more meaningful. This time, I listened to the audiobook narrated by Peter Francis James. I would definitely recommend the audiobook. James brings the book alive with intensity.
Kecia
Maybe I would have liked this book better if I had not recently read Native Son. I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters except for Mary. Even the situations the protagonist found himself in I had a hard time connecting with. It wasn't a bad a read, but just forgetable. ...more
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Mariquon
Jan 14, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Shayla
Sep 15, 2019 marked it as on-hold
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