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230 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223225
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 07 July 2015
Description
Oreo is raised by her maternal grandparents in Philadelphia. Her black mother tours with a theatrical troupe, and her Jewish deadbeat dad disappeared when she was an infant, leaving behind a mysterious note that triggers her quest to find him. Wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 734 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 20%
mysterious 14%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Racism, CursingMinor
Incest, Sexual harassment, Death of parent
230 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223225
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 07 July 2015
Description
Oreo is raised by her maternal grandparents in Philadelphia. Her black mother tours with a theatrical troupe, and her Jewish deadbeat dad disappeared when she was an infant, leaving behind a mysterious note that triggers her quest to find him. Wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 734 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 20%
mysterious 14%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Racism, CursingMinor
Incest, Sexual harassment, Death of parent