The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt, Charles W. Chesnutt

The Marrow of Tradition

Charles W. Chesnutt, Charles W. Chesnutt

256 pages first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Charles Chestnutt was an African American writer who wrote The Marrow of Tradition. This work of historical fiction sometimes classified as a melodrama. The plot tells the story of the formation of the white supremacist movement that preceded the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
challenging 74%
tense 55%
emotional 51%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
informative 33%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 15%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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