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376 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558611474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Feminist Press
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
One of only a handful of novels published by black women during the forties, the story of ambitious Cleo Judson is a long-time cult classic. "The Living Is Easy" is delightfully wry and ironic humor--even bitchiness--of the novel coexists with a c...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
challenging 47%
sad 31%
tense 31%
dark 21%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, AbortionModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, ClassismMinor
Infidelity, Murder, Xenophobia
376 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781558611474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Feminist Press
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
One of only a handful of novels published by black women during the forties, the story of ambitious Cleo Judson is a long-time cult classic. "The Living Is Easy" is delightfully wry and ironic humor--even bitchiness--of the novel coexists with a c...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
challenging 47%
sad 31%
tense 31%
dark 21%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, AbortionModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, ClassismMinor
Infidelity, Murder, Xenophobia