Meridian by Alice Walker

Meridian

Alice Walker

262 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics feminism historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The second novel written by Alice Walker, preceding The Color Purple is a heartfelt and moving story about one woman's personal revolution as she joins the Civil Rights Movement. Set in the American South in the 1960s it follows Meridian Hill, a c...

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Moods

reflective 73%
challenging 65%
emotional 53%
dark 46%
sad 42%
inspiring 19%
tense 15%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 40%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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