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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson, Arna Bontemps
3 reviews
solnit_and_sebastian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Johnson's shrewd decision to publish his novel as an autobiography, rather than a work of informed fiction, likely lent credence to the account of one biracial man's self-concept and lessons learned as he became educated, traveled within the U.S.A. and across Europe, saw his profits fluctuate, and arrived at a personal identity. Johnson's novel addresses what he often refers to as "the race question" in America from the lens of an early twentieth century writer, and his insinuations are distressingly relevant today.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Violence, Hate crime, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Cursing, and Infidelity
laindarko2's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Murder, Gun violence, Racism, Death, Death of parent, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Classism and Grief
Minor: Slavery
katherine_kelley's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Violence, Racism, Classism, and Hate crime
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