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478 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449206928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the 1930s through the race riots of 1967, the members of the Wendall family, living in inner-city Detroit, struggle to understand the obscure forces constantly tearing at their lives and happiness. Winner of the National Book Award.'When Miss...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
challenging 25%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse478 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449206928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the 1930s through the race riots of 1967, the members of the Wendall family, living in inner-city Detroit, struggle to understand the obscure forces constantly tearing at their lives and happiness. Winner of the National Book Award.'When Miss...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
challenging 25%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse