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176 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437773
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With a New Introduction and Notes by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Richard J. EllisA fascinating fusion of two literary models of the nineteenth century, the sentimental novel and the slave narrative, Our Nig, apart from its historical significance, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 64%
challenging 53%
tense 32%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Bullying, Chronic illness, ConfinementMinor
Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage
176 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437773
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With a New Introduction and Notes by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Richard J. EllisA fascinating fusion of two literary models of the nineteenth century, the sentimental novel and the slave narrative, Our Nig, apart from its historical significance, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 64%
challenging 53%
tense 32%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Bullying, Chronic illness, ConfinementMinor
Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage