Echo Tree: The Collected Short Fiction of Henry Dumas by Henry Dumas

Echo Tree: The Collected Short Fiction of Henry Dumas

Henry Dumas with Eugene B. Redmond, John S. Wright

350 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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Henry Dumas’s fiction is a masterful synthesis of myth and religion, culture and nature, mask and identity. From the Deep South to the simmering streets of Harlem, his characters embark on surreal and mythic quests armed only with wit, words, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.26

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