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240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385411721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
In this wise, beguiling, and beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, award-winning playwright and author J. California Cooper paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
hopeful 44%
tense 44%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
informative 22%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | N/A: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Pregnancy, Suicide, Rape240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385411721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
In this wise, beguiling, and beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, award-winning playwright and author J. California Cooper paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
hopeful 44%
tense 44%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
informative 22%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | N/A: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Pregnancy, Suicide, Rape