much too long, would be 5 star

it's a shocking tale, as a Brit I had no idea that whole towns were designed, actually planned, to exclude Black people. The nastiness that was done, covered up, and still denied.

An important book, but the chapters full of dense figures and percentages can't really be followed audibly, and could do with editing.

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Needs a really good editor

I was interested in this book, having read another James Loewen book. However, this needs some serious editing to make it something you can finish. I must confess to having got bored with it, and considering the serious point he is making that doesn't make me feel good about myself.

Sometimes you can make a better point by highlighting typical examples, rather than just endless lists. This takes away from the tragic nature of the way non whites have been treated in the USA of the past (and how this impacts the present and future). It is like listening to a lecture from your dad who just keeps saying 'and another thing'

As I haven't managed to get past the first few chapters I may have to eat my words if I ever get to the end of the book. Given the serious subject matter I feel awful giving this such a low rating. It is something you feel you should know about but do they have to make it so dull?

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