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206 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278449
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
New York Times BestsellerPecola Breedlove, a young black girl, prays every day for beauty. Mocked by other children for the dark skin, curly hair, and brown eyes that set her apart, she yearns for normalcy, for the blond hair and blue eyes that sh...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,357 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
dark 73%
reflective 55%
challenging 54%
tense 25%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Racism, Incest
206 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278449
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
New York Times BestsellerPecola Breedlove, a young black girl, prays every day for beauty. Mocked by other children for the dark skin, curly hair, and brown eyes that set her apart, she yearns for normalcy, for the blond hair and blue eyes that sh...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,357 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
dark 73%
reflective 55%
challenging 54%
tense 25%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, Incest