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210 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781784877583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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Racism, Homophobia, Hate crime210 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781784877583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Racism, Homophobia, Hate crime