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114 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413762405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'In south side Chicago, Walter Lee, a black chauffeur, dreams of a better life, and hopes to use his father''s life insurance money to open a liquor store. His mother, who rejects the liquor business, uses some of the money to secure a proper hous...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,435 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 19%
informative 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Racism, Racial slurs, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Homophobia, SexismMinor
Death of parent114 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413762405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'In south side Chicago, Walter Lee, a black chauffeur, dreams of a better life, and hopes to use his father''s life insurance money to open a liquor store. His mother, who rejects the liquor business, uses some of the money to secure a proper hous...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,435 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 19%
informative 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Homophobia, SexismMinor
Death of parent