For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange

For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf

Ntozake Shange

112 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
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This revolutionary, award-winning play by a lauded playwright and poet is a fearless portrayal of the experiences of women of color—“extraordinary and wonderful…that anyone can relate to” (The New York Times) and continues to move and resonate wit...

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Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 71%
challenging 56%
dark 50%
sad 48%
inspiring 32%
tense 25%
hopeful 24%
funny 11%
informative 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | N/A: 17% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.29

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