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96 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140022377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.
Publication date: 31 January 1963
Description
At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document from the iconic author of If Beale Street Could T...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,712 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 60%
inspiring 39%
emotional 38%
hopeful 21%
sad 14%
dark 10%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 19%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Hate crimeModerate
Slavery, Religious bigotry, Police brutalityMinor
Alcoholism, Genocide96 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140022377
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.
Publication date: 31 January 1963
Description
At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document from the iconic author of If Beale Street Could T...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,712 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 60%
inspiring 39%
emotional 38%
hopeful 21%
sad 14%
dark 10%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 19%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Hate crimeModerate
Slavery, Religious bigotry, Police brutalityMinor
Alcoholism, Genocide