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376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Julia Peterkin pioneered in demonstrating the literary potential for serious depictions of the African American experience. Rejecting the prevailing sentimental stereotypes of her times, she portrayed her black characters with sympathy and underst...
Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
lighthearted 25%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Moderate
Racism
376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Julia Peterkin pioneered in demonstrating the literary potential for serious depictions of the African American experience. Rejecting the prevailing sentimental stereotypes of her times, she portrayed her black characters with sympathy and underst...
Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
lighthearted 25%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism