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324 pages • first pub 1924 (editions) user-added
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Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
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"An important book." -- The New York Times Set in Philadelphia and New York a century ago, this novel by a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance traces the hopes and dreams of three young African-Americans as they search for love, financial security,...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail324 pages • first pub 1924 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"An important book." -- The New York Times Set in Philadelphia and New York a century ago, this novel by a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance traces the hopes and dreams of three young African-Americans as they search for love, financial security,...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail