Passing by Nella Larsen

Passing

Nella Larsen with Ntozake Shange (Contributor), Mae G. Henderson (Contributor)

182 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Description

First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...

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Moods

reflective 67%
tense 52%
emotional 49%
challenging 43%
dark 37%
sad 25%
mysterious 17%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 32%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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