God Help the Child by Toni Morrison

God Help the Child

Toni Morrison

178 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A fiery and provocative novel, God Help the Child weaves a tale about the way the sufferings of childhood can shape, and misshape, the life of the adult. At the center: a young woman who calls herself Bride, whose stunning blue-black skin is only...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 68%
dark 50%
sad 46%
challenging 41%
tense 23%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 32% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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