The Sport of the Gods by William L. Andrews, Paul Laurence Dunbar

The Sport of the Gods

William L. Andrews, Paul Laurence Dunbar

176 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

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In this extraordinary novel, Paul Laurence Dunbar tells the story of a displaced Southern family\'s struggle to survive and prosper in early Harlem. "The Sport of the Gods" was one of the first novels to depict the harsh realities of ghetto life a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
sad 40%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.69

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