Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Logans #4

Mildred D. Taylor

224 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie's story—Cassie Logan, an independ...

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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 57%
tense 52%
challenging 48%
reflective 43%
dark 39%
informative 29%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 17%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 21% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31%

Average rating

3.81

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