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180 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks\' most provocative writing...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 18%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Racism, Racial slurs, PregnancyModerate
Hate crime, Classism
180 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks\' most provocative writing...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 18%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, PregnancyModerate
Hate crime, Classism