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240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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In this wise, beguiling, beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, an award-winning playwright and author paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always, born a slave, and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 62%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, Racism, Violence
240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this wise, beguiling, beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, an award-winning playwright and author paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always, born a slave, and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 62%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, Violence