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419 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
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Language: English
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Black Boy is a classic of American autobiography, a subtly crafted narrative of Richard Wright's journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. An enduring story of one young man's coming of age during a particular time and place, Bla...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,005 reviews
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emotional 63%
challenging 56%
informative 54%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Hate crimeMinor
Addiction, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury
419 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Black Boy is a classic of American autobiography, a subtly crafted narrative of Richard Wright's journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. An enduring story of one young man's coming of age during a particular time and place, Bla...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,005 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 56%
informative 54%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Chronic illness, Hate crimeMinor
Addiction, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury