Praisesong for the Widow by Paule Marshall
Praisesong for the Widow

Paule Marshall

Praisesong for the Widow

Paule Marshall

256 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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"Avey Johnson-a black, middle-aged, middle-class widow given to hats, gloves, and pearls-has long since put behind her the Harlem of her childhood."--Back cover.

Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.19

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