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126 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
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Language: English
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By the time of her death at age thirty-four, Lorraine Hansberry had created two electrifying masterpieces of the American theater. With A Raisin in the Sun she gave this country its most movingly authentic portrayal of black family life in the inn...
Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 54%
sad 45%
funny 36%
dark 27%
hopeful 27%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Antisemitism, HomophobiaModerate
Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racial slurs, Drug use126 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
By the time of her death at age thirty-four, Lorraine Hansberry had created two electrifying masterpieces of the American theater. With A Raisin in the Sun she gave this country its most movingly authentic portrayal of black family life in the inn...
Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 54%
sad 45%
funny 36%
dark 27%
hopeful 27%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, HomophobiaModerate
Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racial slurs, Drug use