Minty Alley by C.L.R. James

Minty Alley

C.L.R. James

244 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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There is a strong belief among devotees of C.L.R. James that it is not possible to have full comprehension of Caribbean literary art in English without first reading Minty Alley. Although frequently reprinted in the United Kingdom, Minty Alley at ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
reflective 46%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 38%
tense 30%
sad 23%
informative 19%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 36%
slow 32%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 32% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.6

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