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419 pages • first pub 1945 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a "drunkard," hanging about in taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,048 reviews
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emotional 63%
challenging 55%
informative 54%
dark 48%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
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fast 14%
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Chronic illness, Hate crime, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, War
419 pages • first pub 1945 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a "drunkard," hanging about in taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,048 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 55%
informative 54%
dark 48%
sad 43%
tense 41%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Chronic illness, Hate crime, Child abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, War