Apex Hides the Hurt by Colson Whitehead

Apex Hides the Hurt

Colson Whitehead

212 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging funny reflective medium-paced
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This New York Times Notable Book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad is a brisk, comic tour de force about identity, history, and the adhesive bandage industry.The town of Winthrop has decided it needs a new n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
funny 46%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 12%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 35%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.37

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