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128 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141995250
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Description
Nella Larsen's distinctive and revealing novel about racial identity set in New York in 1929. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beaut...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,338 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 39%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Toxic friendship, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol, Suicide
128 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141995250
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Description
Nella Larsen's distinctive and revealing novel about racial identity set in New York in 1929. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beaut...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,338 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 39%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Toxic friendship, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol, Suicide