Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, Racial slursModerate
Alcoholism, Violence, KidnappingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1638 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
tense 52%
dark 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
informative 17%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
339 pages | first published 2008
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ISBN/UID: 9781565126770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
The International Bestseller Now a major motion picture from Netflix, directed by Dee Rees, nominated in four categories for the Academy Awards. In Jordan's prize-winning debut, prejudice takes many forms, both subtle and brutal. It is 1946, and...Book Information
339 pages | first published 2008
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ISBN/UID: 9781565126770
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 March 2009
Description
The International Bestseller Now a major motion picture from Netflix, directed by Dee Rees, nominated in four categories for the Academy Awards. In Jordan's prize-winning debut, prejudice takes many forms, both subtle and brutal. It is 1946, and...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Hate crime, Racial slursModerate
Alcoholism, Violence, KidnappingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1638 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
tense 52%
dark 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
informative 17%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating