Cane by Jean Toomer

98 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics poetry short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1923, "Cane" by Jean Toomer, is one of the most significant books to come out of the Harlem Renaissance. Jean Toomer, born Nathaniel Pinchback Toomer in Washington D. C. in 1894, was raised by his mother and her wealthy parents ...

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Moods

challenging 79%
reflective 65%
emotional 49%
dark 44%
tense 27%
sad 23%
mysterious 13%
informative 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 33%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 18% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 11% | No: 6%

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