Stories of the Color Line by Charles W. Chesnutt

Stories of the Color Line

Charles W. Chesnutt

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fiction classics race short stories reflective medium-paced
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Chesnutt's stories were more complex than those of many of his contemporaries. He wrote about characters dealing with difficult issues of mixed race, "passing", illegitimacy, racial identities and social place throughout his career. The issues wer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
dark 22%
informative 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.81

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