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2 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 1959 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781456119409
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 28 March 2011
Description
In 1950s Chicago, three generations of Youngers live in a run-down apartment. As these black Americans struggle to overcome a variety of challenges, hope suddenly looms on the horizon. The family's matriarch is poised to receive insurance money fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,483 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
tense 34%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 19%
informative 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Sexism, HomophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Violence, Death2 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 1959 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781456119409
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 28 March 2011
Description
In 1950s Chicago, three generations of Youngers live in a run-down apartment. As these black Americans struggle to overcome a variety of challenges, hope suddenly looms on the horizon. The family's matriarch is poised to receive insurance money fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,483 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
tense 34%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 19%
informative 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Sexism, HomophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Violence, Death