Home to Harlem by Claude McKay

Home to Harlem

Northeastern Library of Black Literature

Claude McKay

340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A novel that gives voice to the alienation and frustration of urban blacks during an era when Harlem was in vogue.

Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

informative 53%
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

medium 50%
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

3.21

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