Passing by Nella Larsen

Passing

Nella Larsen

182 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective tense medium-paced
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Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives. The title refers to the pra...

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Moods

reflective 67%
tense 53%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 39%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 34%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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