Imperium in Imperio by Sutton Elbert Griggs

Imperium in Imperio

Sutton Elbert Griggs

208 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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Self-published in 1899 and sold door-to-door by the author, this classic African-American novel—a gripping exploration of oppression, miscegenation, exploitation, and black empowerment—was a major bestseller in its day. The dramatic story of a con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
challenging 45%
emotional 45%
tense 36%
dark 27%
informative 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.53

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