Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, the Great Migration North by Patricia C. McKissack

Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, the Great Migration North

Dear America #18

Patricia C. McKissack

218 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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As Nellie Lee and her family experience many changes during the year 1919, she turns to her diary to record her feelings. The family survives lynchings in middle Tennessee, a move to Chicago, and race riots with dignity and love.

Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.93

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