The Living is Easy by Dorothy West, Adelaide M. Cromwell

The Living is Easy

Dorothy West, Adelaide M. Cromwell

376 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective fast-paced

Description

One of only a handful of novels published by black women during the forties, the story of ambitious Cleo Judson is a long-time cult classic. "The Living Is Easy" is delightfully wry and ironic humor--even bitchiness--of the novel coexists with a c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 66%
tense 55%
challenging 44%
sad 33%
dark 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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