Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line by William L. Andrews, Charles W. Chesnutt

Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line

William L. Andrews, Charles W. Chesnutt

304 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Unlike the popular "Uncle Remus" stories of Joel Chandler Harris, Charles W. Chesnutt's tales probe psychological depths in black people unheard of before in Southern regional writing. They also expose the anguish of mixed-race men and women and t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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