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236 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781874509981
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Xpress
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jake is on the run. After serving overseas with the U.S. Army, he goes AWOL and makes his own way back home to Harlem. Back to the life he had before. Back to the basement joints, pool rooms and rent parties. Back to brown breasts throbbing with l...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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Graphic
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Racism, Homophobia, Hate crime236 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781874509981
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Xpress
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jake is on the run. After serving overseas with the U.S. Army, he goes AWOL and makes his own way back home to Harlem. Back to the life he had before. Back to the basement joints, pool rooms and rent parties. Back to brown breasts throbbing with l...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Racism, Homophobia, Hate crime