The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

James Weldon Johnson with Richard Allen (Narrator)

8 hours • first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction autobiography classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional a...

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Moods

reflective 81%
informative 51%
challenging 44%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 32%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.69

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