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192 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307431585
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 18 December 2007
Description
Two women in 1920s New York discover how fluid and dangerous our perceptions of race can be in this electrifying classic of the Harlem Renaissance—with an introduction by Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman, finalist for the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,338 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 39%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Toxic friendship, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol, Suicide
192 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307431585
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 18 December 2007
Description
Two women in 1920s New York discover how fluid and dangerous our perceptions of race can be in this electrifying classic of the Harlem Renaissance—with an introduction by Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman, finalist for the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,338 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 39%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Toxic friendship, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Alcohol, Suicide