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wrestler052153's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Not nearly as funny as I remember it.... still good, but not magical
ksamaine95's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
vulgar, funny, and relevant. minus a star because I didn’t know where it was going EVER. a
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
kris7878's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy
ekn_books's review against another edition
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
afo23's review against another edition
5.0
This book was f*ing delightful. I know nothing about the real Sidney Poitier and I had an amazing time reading this book. Absurd plot and silly characters had me giggling every time I picked it up.
bkbailey8521's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alimainardi's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gardnerhere's review against another edition
4.0
Nobody in the game is having more fun than Percival Everett, who casts himself in this novel and just drags himself about, among a dozen other even more exciting tricks.
charity_royall_331's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious and yet pointed. I think if I were more familiar with the films of Sidney Poitier, I'd have gone for all five stars.