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522 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick-the unique and deeply moving saga of four generations of African-American women whose journey from slavery to freedom begins on a Creole plantation in Louisiana.Beginning with her great-great-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
inspiring 46%
informative 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
tense 21%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 46% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, Racism
522 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick-the unique and deeply moving saga of four generations of African-American women whose journey from slavery to freedom begins on a Creole plantation in Louisiana.Beginning with her great-great-...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
inspiring 46%
informative 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
tense 21%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 46% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, Racism