The Sport of the Gods by Paul Laurence Dunbar

The Sport of the Gods

Paul Laurence Dunbar

88 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

In this extraordinary novel, Paul Laurence Dunbar tells the story of a displaced Southern family's struggle to survive and prosper in early Harlem. "The Sport of the Gods" was one of the first novels to depict the harsh realities of ghetto life an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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