The Amen Corner by James Baldwin

The Amen Corner

James Baldwin

102 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced
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Comic Drama Characters: 4 male, 10 female Compelete interior Self-anointed Harlem store front preacher Margaret Alexander is the leader of her flock and about to see her world crumble. Son David her church organist, is set on following in the foot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 70%
tense 41%
sad 35%
challenging 23%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 33%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.91

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