Quicksand by Nella Larsen

Quicksand

Nella Larsen

132 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

2011 Reprint of 1928 Edition not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Nella Larsen's first novel tells the story of Helga Crane, a fictional character loosely based on Larsen's own early life. Crane is the lovely and refined daughter of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 45%
sad 42%
challenging 37%
dark 22%
tense 17%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 23%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 25% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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