Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

Langston Hughes with Maya Angelou (Contributor), Arna Bontemps (Contributor)

299 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Although best known as a poet and pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance movement, Langston Hughes proves himself one of modern literature’s most revered and versatile African-American authors with Not Without Laughter, a powerful classic novel.This is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 67%
hopeful 47%
sad 32%
inspiring 25%
challenging 21%
funny 18%
informative 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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