Black Folktales by Julius Lester

Black Folktales

Julius Lester

110 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Twelve remarkable folktales, culled from the black experience in Africa and America, are freshly retold in the thoroughly original voice of Julius Lester. Arranged by topic — Origins, Love, Heroes, and People — the tales combine universal themes a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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