Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

Langston Hughes

256 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

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A collectible hardcover edition of our greatest African American poet's award-winning first novel about a black boy's coming-of-age in a largely white Kansas town, featuring an introduction by National Book Award finalist Angela Flournoy A Penguin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 67%
hopeful 48%
sad 32%
inspiring 26%
challenging 21%
funny 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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