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262 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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 619 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 52%
dark 45%
sad 41%
inspiring 20%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Child deathMinor
Slavery, Homophobia, Child abuse262 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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 619 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 52%
dark 45%
sad 41%
inspiring 20%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Child deathMinor
Slavery, Homophobia, Child abuse