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114 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241472712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Description
First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,119 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%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
114 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241472712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Description
First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,119 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%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