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416 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593314616
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 29 May 1999
Description
From the renowned author of the classic novel Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison's Juneteenth is brilliantly crafted, moving, and wise. With a new introduction by National Book Award-winning author and scholar Charles R. Johnson. Here is Ellison, the ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
challenging 82%
dark 43%
emotional 39%
mysterious 34%
sad 21%
tense 21%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 77% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Gun violence, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Rape, SlaveryMinor
Death of parent416 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593314616
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 29 May 1999
Description
From the renowned author of the classic novel Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison's Juneteenth is brilliantly crafted, moving, and wise. With a new introduction by National Book Award-winning author and scholar Charles R. Johnson. Here is Ellison, the ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
challenging 82%
dark 43%
emotional 39%
mysterious 34%
sad 21%
tense 21%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 77% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Rape, SlaveryMinor
Death of parent