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160 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486147741
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: Not specified
Description
According to Max Disher, an ambitious young black man in 1930s New York, someone of his race has only three alternatives: "Get out, get white, or get along." Incapable of getting out and unhappy with getting along, Max leaps at the remaining possi...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 35%
informative 18%
tense 15%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury
160 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486147741
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: Not specified
Description
According to Max Disher, an ambitious young black man in 1930s New York, someone of his race has only three alternatives: "Get out, get white, or get along." Incapable of getting out and unhappy with getting along, Max leaps at the remaining possi...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 35%
informative 18%
tense 15%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury