Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin

Sonny's Blues

James Baldwin

88 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 81%
sad 48%
dark 36%
hopeful 29%
challenging 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 15%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 15% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.26

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