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672 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375712920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
In his triumphant fictional debut, Stephen Carter combines a large-scale, riveting novel of suspense with the saga of a unique family. The Emperor of Ocean Park is set in two privileged worlds: the upper crust African American society of the Easte...
Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
tense 46%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Car accident, Incest, Police brutality
672 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375712920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
In his triumphant fictional debut, Stephen Carter combines a large-scale, riveting novel of suspense with the saga of a unique family. The Emperor of Ocean Park is set in two privileged worlds: the upper crust African American society of the Easte...
Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
tense 46%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Car accident, Incest, Police brutality