Daddy Was a Number Runner by Louise Meriwether

Daddy Was a Number Runner

Louise Meriwether with James Baldwin (Contributor)

240 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics historical race emotional reflective medium-paced
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This beloved modern classic documents the lives and hardships of an African American family living in Depression-era Harlem. While 12-year-old Francie Coffin’s world and family threaten to fall apart, this remarkable young heroine must call upon h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 66%
reflective 50%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.29

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