Plum Bun: A Novel Without a Moral by Jessie Redmon Fauset

328 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction historical psychology reflective slow-paced
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Written in 1929 at the height of the Harlem Renaissance by one of the movement's most important and prolific authors, Plum Bun is the story of Angela Murray, a young black girl who discovers she can pass for white. After the death of her parents, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 26%
funny 20%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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