The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories by Alice Dunbar Nelson

The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories

Alice Dunbar Nelson

168 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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This early work by Alice Dunbar Nelson was originally published in 1899. Born in New Orleans, USA in 1875, Alice Dunbar Nelson was among the first African-Americans to be born free in the South after the Civil War. She had a varied career, as a te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
sad 42%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.11

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