45 pages 1 hour read

Sapphire

Push

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Push by Sapphire has been praised for its raw and powerful portrayal of an abused teenager's quest for self-discovery and empowerment. Critics commend its emotional intensity and authentic voice. However, some note that its graphic content and starkly bleak outlook may be distressing for some readers. A compelling, though difficult, read that sparks deep reflection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Push?

A reader who would enjoy Push by Sapphire is one drawn to gritty, emotional narratives of resilience and survival. This reader appreciates unflinching portrayals of trauma and redemption, similar to the themes in The Color Purple by Alice Walker and Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Genre
African American Literature
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Race
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality