The Conjure Stories by Charles W. Chesnutt

The Conjure Stories

Charles W. Chesnutt

384 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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"Contexts" presents a wealth of materials chosen by the editors to enrich the reader's understanding of these canonical stories, including a map of the landscape of the conjure tales, Chesnutt's journal entry as he began writing fiction of the Sou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
dark 28%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.65

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