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111 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613364911
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The time is 1927. The place is a rundown recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her black musician sidemen, the white owner of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
funny 18%
informative 8%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Cursing, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Racism, Hate crimeMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape111 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613364911
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The time is 1927. The place is a rundown recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her black musician sidemen, the white owner of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
funny 18%
informative 8%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Cursing, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Racism, Hate crimeMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape