Everyday Use by Alice Walker, Barbara T. Christian

240 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Alice Walker's early story, "Everyday Use," has remained a cornerstone of her work. Her use of quilting as a metaphor for the creative legacy that African Americans inherited from their maternal ancestors changed the way we define art, women's cul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.82

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