Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston

Mules and Men

Zora Neale Hurston

2 hours, 57 minutes first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny informative reflective fast-paced
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In Mules and Men, some of the rich cultural heritage of black America is revealed and preserved. In the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston returned to her home town of Eatonville, Florida, to collect and record the oral histories, songs, and sermons, many ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews

Moods

informative 75%
funny 68%
reflective 43%
lighthearted 29%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 25%
emotional 22%
challenging 18%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 34%
medium 34%
slow 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 27% | Plot: 24% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 24%

Strong character development?

N/A: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 24% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | N/A: 17% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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