Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The Century Cycle #3

August Wilson

112 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

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The time is 1927. The place is a rundown recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her black musician sidemen, the white owner of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
funny 18%
informative 8%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.97

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