Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

Annie John

Jamaica Kincaid

148 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Annie John is a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua. A classic coming-of-age story in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Kincaid's novel focuses on a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 924 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 68%
sad 26%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 33%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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