Imitation of Life by Fannie Hurst, Daniel Itzkovitz, Fannie Hunt

352 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics race romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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A bestseller in 1933, and subsequently adapted into two beloved and controversial films, Imitation of Life has played a vital role in ongoing conversations about race, femininity, and the American Dream. Bea Pullman, a white single mother, and her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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