Uncle Tom's Children by Richard Wright

Uncle Tom's Children

Richard Wright

269 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark emotional tense medium-paced
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A formidable and lasting contribution to American literature. --Chicago TribuneA great American writer. -- New York Times Book ReviewSet in the American Deep South, each of the powerful novellas collected here concerns an aspect of the lives of bl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 68%
emotional 62%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 37%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.03

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