164 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
Description
The groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance novel about prejudice within the black community Emma Lou Morgan's skin is black. So black that it's a source of shame to her not only among the largely white community of her hometown of Boise, Idaho, but als...
Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 60%
sad 46%
dark 35%
informative 28%
tense 25%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, SexismModerate
Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Toxic friendship
164 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
Description
The groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance novel about prejudice within the black community Emma Lou Morgan's skin is black. So black that it's a source of shame to her not only among the largely white community of her hometown of Boise, Idaho, but als...
Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 60%
sad 46%
dark 35%
informative 28%
tense 25%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, SexismModerate
Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Toxic friendship