Infants of the Spring by Wallace Thurman

Infants of the Spring

Wallace Thurman

175 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

T]his delightful roman clef about the Harlem Renaissance reflects . . . many of the competing notions of its time -- between the masses and individuality, between art and uplift, between civilization and primitivism, between separatism and assim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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