Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Logans #4

Mildred D. Taylor

224 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie's story—Cassie Logan, an independ...

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Moods

emotional 84%
sad 58%
tense 52%
challenging 48%
reflective 41%
dark 40%
informative 28%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.83

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