Family by J. California Cooper

Family

J. California Cooper

4 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1990 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional reflective fast-paced
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Description

In this wise, beguiling, and beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, award-winning playwright and author J. California Cooper paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always and four generations of her African-American family.

Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 77%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
hopeful 44%
tense 44%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
informative 22%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.28

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