272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781473595101
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Description
THE CELEBRATED SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE AMERICAN POET AND WRITER OFTEN CALLED THE 'POET LAUREATE OF HARLEM'A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black ...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 53%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
tense 38%
sad 30%
informative 23%
Pace
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
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Moderate
Racism272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781473595101
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Description
THE CELEBRATED SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE AMERICAN POET AND WRITER OFTEN CALLED THE 'POET LAUREATE OF HARLEM'A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black ...
Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 53%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
tense 38%
sad 30%
informative 23%
Pace
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism