Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks

Maud Martha

Gwendolyn Brooks with Adiëlle Westercappel (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics literary poetry reflective fast-paced
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‘Wat, wat, moet ik aan met al dit leven?’ Maud Martha Brown groeit als jong Zwart meisje op in het Chicago van de jaren 40. Ondanks de vervallen gebouwen en overgroeide tuinen heeft ze dromen: over New York, romantiek en haar toekomst. Ze bewonder...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 52%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 34%
sad 19%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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