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This is a short novel that packs a lot of punch. I expected the themes of race and racism, but was surprised by the intensity of its portrayal of the protagonist's feelings of ferocious jealousy. The ending was quite a shock, so I'm glad in this instance that I approached the book not knowing how it would conclude (and I won't spoil it here!)
"Passing" was my pick for the Read Harder Challenge task to "read a classic by an author of color".
I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Robin Mi ...more
"Passing" was my pick for the Read Harder Challenge task to "read a classic by an author of color".
I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Robin Mi ...more
An easy five stars. It's complex, thought-provoking and beautifully written. Nella Larsen did a lot with just a few pages. I loved it!
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This is a well written, interesting, and tragic book. One way or another, lies in life are uncovered.
Feb 11, 2017
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