Home To Harlem by Claude McKay

Home To Harlem

Northeastern Library of Black Literature

Claude McKay

340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

informative 53%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.21

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