221 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440330073
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Press
Publication date: 18 May 1953
Description
James Baldwin's stunning first novel is now an American classic. With startling realism that brings Harlem and the black experience vividly to life, this is a work that touches the heart with emotion while it stimulates the mind with its narra...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,754 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
challenging 62%
sad 43%
dark 40%
tense 29%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Rape, DeathMinor
Infertility, Hate crime, Pregnancy221 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440330073
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Press
Publication date: 18 May 1953
Description
James Baldwin's stunning first novel is now an American classic. With startling realism that brings Harlem and the black experience vividly to life, this is a work that touches the heart with emotion while it stimulates the mind with its narra...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,754 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
challenging 62%
sad 43%
dark 40%
tense 29%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Rape, DeathMinor
Infertility, Hate crime, Pregnancy