Iola Leroy by Frances E.W. Harper

Iola Leroy

Frances E.W. Harper with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Contributor)

256 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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 A landmark account of the African American experience during the Civil War and its aftermath  First published in 1892, this stirring novel by the great writer and activist Frances Harper tells the story of the young daughter of a wealthy Mississi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 62%
hopeful 51%
informative 48%
dark 33%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
inspiring 22%
tense 11%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.46

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