368 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781936932979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Description
An insightful, witty novel set in early twentieth-century black Boston by the Harlem Renaissance's youngest member. "A powerful work." --Essence The first novel by Dorothy West--author of The Wedding--was one of only a handful to be published by b...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
tense 50%
challenging 41%
sad 25%
dark 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 45%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Police brutalityModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuseMinor
Infidelity, Xenophobia, Stalking
368 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781936932979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Feminist Press
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Description
An insightful, witty novel set in early twentieth-century black Boston by the Harlem Renaissance's youngest member. "A powerful work." --Essence The first novel by Dorothy West--author of The Wedding--was one of only a handful to be published by b...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
tense 50%
challenging 41%
sad 25%
dark 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 45%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Police brutalityModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuseMinor
Infidelity, Xenophobia, Stalking