112 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486285122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 10 May 1995
Description
One of the most prominent African-Americans of his time, James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a successful lawyer, educator, social reformer, songwriter, and critic. But it was as a poet and novelist that he achieved lasting fame. Among his most f...
Community Reviews Summary of 772 reviews
Moods
informative 51%
challenging 48%
emotional 20%
sad 17%
dark 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Antisemitism, Grief, ClassismMinor
Bullying, Cursing, Slavery112 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486285122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 10 May 1995
Description
One of the most prominent African-Americans of his time, James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a successful lawyer, educator, social reformer, songwriter, and critic. But it was as a poet and novelist that he achieved lasting fame. Among his most f...
Community Reviews Summary of 772 reviews
Moods
informative 51%
challenging 48%
emotional 20%
sad 17%
dark 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Antisemitism, Grief, ClassismMinor
Bullying, Cursing, Slavery