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262 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753819494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel written by Alice Walker, preceding The Color Purple is a heartfelt and moving story about one woman's personal revolution as she joins the Civil Rights Movement. Set in the American South in the 1960s it follows Meridian Hill, a c...
Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
emotional 53%
dark 46%
sad 42%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, RapeModerate
Child death, Sexual assault, Police brutalityMinor
Child abuse, Homophobia, Slavery262 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753819494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel written by Alice Walker, preceding The Color Purple is a heartfelt and moving story about one woman's personal revolution as she joins the Civil Rights Movement. Set in the American South in the 1960s it follows Meridian Hill, a c...
Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
emotional 53%
dark 46%
sad 42%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, RapeModerate
Child death, Sexual assault, Police brutalityMinor
Child abuse, Homophobia, Slavery