Quicksand: Nella Larsen by Nella Larsen, Nella Larsen

Quicksand: Nella Larsen

Nella Larsen, Nella Larsen

152 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

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Nella Larsen was an important writer associated with the Harlem Renaissance. While she was not prolific her work was powerful and critically acclaimed. Quicksand, was autobiographical in nature and examined a woman's need for sexual fulfilment bal...

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Moods

reflective 78%
sad 51%
emotional 48%
challenging 40%
dark 23%
tense 16%
adventurous 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 25%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

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3.63

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