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240 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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This beloved modern classic documents the lives and hardships of an African American family living in Depression-era Harlem. While 12-year-old Francie Coffin’s world and family threaten to fall apart, this remarkable young heroine must call upon h...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
funny 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal crueltyModerate
Police brutality, Racism, Sexual assault
240 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This beloved modern classic documents the lives and hardships of an African American family living in Depression-era Harlem. While 12-year-old Francie Coffin’s world and family threaten to fall apart, this remarkable young heroine must call upon h...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
funny 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal crueltyModerate
Police brutality, Racism, Sexual assault