The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison

53 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics race short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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'If he only knew what it was, he would fix it; he would kill this mean thing that made Mama feel so bad.'Belonging and estrangement intertwine in these four lyrical short stories from the the author of Invisible Man.Penguin Modern: fifty new books...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 44%
challenging 40%
sad 36%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 47% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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