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164 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
Description
The groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance novel about prejudice within the black community Emma Lou Morgan's skin is black. So black that it's a source of shame to her not only among the largely white community of her hometown of Boise, Idaho, but als...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 51%
sad 51%
dark 40%
informative 40%
tense 21%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, SexismModerate
Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Toxic friendship, Abortion
164 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
Description
The groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance novel about prejudice within the black community Emma Lou Morgan's skin is black. So black that it's a source of shame to her not only among the largely white community of her hometown of Boise, Idaho, but als...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 51%
sad 51%
dark 40%
informative 40%
tense 21%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, SexismModerate
Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Toxic friendship, Abortion