Native Son in Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

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Native Son

Richard Wright

Start date: February 15, 2020

Finish date: March 15, 2020

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Apr 01, 2007 Lynecia rated it really liked it

Shelves: 1001-books-read

This frightened me. Which is exactly what i think Wright was going for.

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Apr 15, 2008 Kecia rated it it was amazing

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I had planned to stop by the library on my way home from work and pick up Native Son. About 5 minutes before leaving a co-worker told me that a postal worker had been shot one block from my library. I knew that the area would be surrounded by police and media. Should I go to the library or wait? Luckily all the drama had ended by the time I arrived at the library. A few police officers, lots of yellow tape, and television news crews were all that remained.

A 20-something black male who lived with ...more

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Jul 01, 2013 Lindsay rated it really liked it

Very intense, thought provoking summer classic read for me.

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Apr 29, 2007 Heather rated it really liked it

This was a great book that takes on the problems of race in America at a time in the past; however, issues still exist that make the book a pertinent read. A well written book that is also completely depressing as the point is driven home in the narrative.

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