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Toni Cade Bambara
256 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141997643
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The American Deep South, in the 1970s. Velma Henry, once a formidable political activist, has grown weary and disillusioned with the fight for civil rights. She wants to end it all. But then she finds herself in the hands of a Black faith communit...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 43%
mysterious 29%
tense 29%
informative 19%
funny 17%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attemptModerate
Violence, Classism, Physical abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Sexual violence—
Toni Cade Bambara
256 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141997643
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The American Deep South, in the 1970s. Velma Henry, once a formidable political activist, has grown weary and disillusioned with the fight for civil rights. She wants to end it all. But then she finds herself in the hands of a Black faith communit...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 43%
mysterious 29%
tense 29%
informative 19%
funny 17%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attemptModerate
Violence, Classism, Physical abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Sexual violence