John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead

John Henry Days

Colson Whitehead

389 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In a glowing review of Colson Whitehead's first novel, The Intuitionist, the New York Times Book Review concluded, "Literary reputations may not always rise and fall as predictably as elevators, but if there's any justice in the world of fiction, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 60%
funny 33%
informative 33%
dark 20%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.49

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