Like One of the Family by Alice Childress

Like One of the Family

Alice Childress

272 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction historical race short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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A new edition of Childress's hilarious, uncompromising novel about African American domestic workers, featuring a foreword by Roxane GayFirst published in Paul Robeson's newspaper, Freedom, and composed of a series of conversations between Mildred...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
hopeful 66%
informative 66%
inspiring 44%
reflective 44%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

fast 55%
slow 22%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.1

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