Another Country by James Baldwin

Another Country

James Baldwin with Colm Tóibín (Contributor)

437 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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When Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable character of Rufus Scott, a scavenging Harlem jazz musician adrift in New York. Self-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,460 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 77%
dark 63%
sad 60%
challenging 53%
tense 39%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 45%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 21% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.3

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