Big Sea by Langston Hughes

335 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

nonfiction biography memoir reflective fast-paced
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This is a memoir of Langston Hughes' early life, his poignant childhood beset by an anti-black father and a mother emotionally injured by this betrayal, and his development as an artist. His continuous confrontations with the racism and hypocrisy ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Average rating

4.12

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