For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf

Ntozake Shange

80 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction feminism play poetry emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This revolutionary, award-winning play by a lauded playwright and poet is a fearless portrayal of the experiences of women of color--"extraordinary and wonderful...that anyone can relate to" (The New York Times) and continues to move and resonate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,743 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 69%
challenging 55%
dark 47%
sad 45%
inspiring 33%
tense 25%
hopeful 24%
funny 11%
informative 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 22% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 11% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.27

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