The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman

The Blacker the Berry

Wallace Thurman

156 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

2015 Reprint of 1929 Edition. This novel, associated with the Harlem Renaissance, is considered groundbreaking for its exploration of colorism and racial discrimination within the black community, where lighter skin was often favored, especially f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 64%
challenging 60%
sad 46%
dark 35%
informative 28%
tense 25%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.84

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