180 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks\' most provocative writing...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 37%
funny 17%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
tense 6%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 22%Average rating
180 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks\' most provocative writing...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 37%
funny 17%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
tense 6%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 22%Average rating