The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

James Weldon Johnson

153 pages first pub 1912 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional a...

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Moods

reflective 83%
informative 50%
challenging 46%
emotional 29%
dark 23%
sad 16%
tense 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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