The Salt Eaters
by Toni Cade Bambara
Taste attributes: dramapsychologicalfantasyslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricateglossyemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunlikely connectionssocial commentary
Boxlist takeA heavy novel that is original, layered and unhurried. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
"Story of a community of black people searching for the healing properties of salt, who witness an event that will change their lives forever. Some of them are centered, some are off-balance; some are frightened, and some are daring."--Page 4 of cover.
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- Author
- Toni Cade Bambara
- Published
- 1980
- Pages
- 295
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- Open Library
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