Hungry Hearts: Stories of the Jewish-American Immigrant Experience by Anzia Yezierska

Hungry Hearts: Stories of the Jewish-American Immigrant Experience

Anzia Yezierska

256 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An intimate glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants in the early 1900's. -- Jefferson State Community CollegeTen tales by a Jewish-American author of the early twentieth century offer timeless depictions of immigrants' struggles and dreams. Se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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