The House Behind the Cedars by Charles W. Chesnutt

The House Behind the Cedars

Charles W. Chesnutt

190 pages first pub 1900 (view editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A reader drawn to emotionally charged historical narratives that confront the complexities of racial identity and societal barriers through the lens of personal ambition and forbidden love.

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"The House Behind the Cedars" from Charles Waddell Chesnutt. Mixed race author, essayist, political activist and lawyer (1858-1932).

Community Reviews

3.63
based on 227 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

tense: 46%

challenging: 40%

reflective: 40%

sad: 40%

dark: 33%

informative: 20%

mysterious: 20%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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