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272 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
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Language: English
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Richard Wright's memoir of his childhood as a young black boy in the American south of the 1920s and 30s is a stark depiction of African American life and powerful exploration of racial tension.At four years old, Richard Wright set fire to his hom...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,007 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 56%
informative 54%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Hate crimeMinor
Addiction, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury
272 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Richard Wright's memoir of his childhood as a young black boy in the American south of the 1920s and 30s is a stark depiction of African American life and powerful exploration of racial tension.At four years old, Richard Wright set fire to his hom...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,007 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 56%
informative 54%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Hate crimeMinor
Addiction, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury