The White Family by Maggie Gee

The White Family

Maggie Gee

416 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Alfred White, a London park keeper, rules his home with conviction and tenderness. When he collapses on duty, Shirley, a black social worker, is brought face to face with Alfred's son Dirk, who hates and fears all black people. Alfred is forced to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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