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192 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140818031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
Textual notes illuminate the novel s historical background, regional references, and the non-translated Creole and French phrases necessary to fully understand this powerful story. Backgrounds includes a wealth of material on the novel s long evol...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,097 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 52%
challenging 42%
reflective 39%
tense 33%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illnessModerate
Fire/Fire injury, ConfinementMinor
Child death192 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140818031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
Textual notes illuminate the novel s historical background, regional references, and the non-translated Creole and French phrases necessary to fully understand this powerful story. Backgrounds includes a wealth of material on the novel s long evol...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,097 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 52%
challenging 42%
reflective 39%
tense 33%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illnessModerate
Fire/Fire injury, ConfinementMinor
Child death