2016-04-06
Causes some internal thinking
Be forewarned, this book will cause some provocative thinking and re-evaluation of society. Also, any relationship one has will be questioned and how people interact with each other.
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Description
Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of this young black man caught in a downward spiral after he kills a young white woman in a brief moment of panic. Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Wright's powerful novel is an unsparing reflection on the poverty and feelings of hopelessness experienced by people in inner cities across the country and of what it means to be black in America.
Apple Books: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (80 Ratings)
Apple Books: Customer Reviews
2013-09-16
A Very Good Book Marred By Poor Editing
While the novel itself does an admirable job taking the reader into the a world of perpetual and dehumanising hate, the number of incorrectly used homonyms that end up here is ridiculous. Publishers: you have very little to do in order to make money on ebooks, so the least you can do is hire people who can proofread.
2013-06-05
AP required reading
Well, it is extremely wordy and I personally would not read for my own leisure. I truly only read it because my AP class required it. Th main character is ghastly and so are his surrounding characters and situations. But if you trying to find out if this is the correct full version of the book- yes. Sadly it is.
2012-12-12
Blew me away!
I read this book for summer reading, and let me tell you that I usually do not enjoy reading. However, I LOVED this book! It is such a good book and I did not want to put it down. I recommend it for people who like suspense!
2012-11-03
Worst book ever
I had to read this book for class, and I hated the story from the first page. Bigger is a sorry animal who does not portray Negroes in a good light. You can't feel sorry for the protagonist when they deserve their punishment. Save yourself the headache and read something that better.
2011-07-21
A True Classic
Here is a book that I never get tired of reading and would highly recommend to readers of any age. While the tone is dark at times, the author captures the racial tension of an America of yesteryear, yet carefully allows the reader to see the humanity of a deeply conflicted individual. Bigger Thomas is one of the most unique and interesting characters created in the 20th century. A must read.