Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Antisemitism, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4246 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
tense 65%
emotional 52%
sad 47%
reflective 43%
informative 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 46% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
544 pages | first published 1940
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ISBN/UID: 9780060837563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins USA
Publication date: 02 August 2005
Description
Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of this young black man caught in a downward spiral after he kills a y...Book Information
544 pages | first published 1940
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ISBN/UID: 9780060837563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins USA
Publication date: 02 August 2005
Description
Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of this young black man caught in a downward spiral after he kills a y...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Antisemitism, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4246 reviews
Moods
challenging 68%
tense 65%
emotional 52%
sad 47%
reflective 43%
informative 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 46% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating