Just Above My Head by James Baldwin

Just Above My Head

James Baldwin

608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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When Arthur Montana, world-renowned 'Emperor of Soul', is found dead in a London pub, his grief-stricken brother looks back over thirty years in the lives of their group of friends: from their childhood spent preaching and singing in Harlem church...

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Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 80%
sad 60%
challenging 53%
dark 37%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 15%
funny 8%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.49

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