Home To Harlem by Claude McKay

Home To Harlem

Northeastern Library of Black Literature

Claude McKay

340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...

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Moods

informative 50%
challenging 42%
reflective 35%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.21

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