272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
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"Marks the debut of a very gifted writer.... Kenan speaks eloquently and with a great deal of courage."--Gloria NaylorRandall Kenan's daring and innovative first novel weaves a vivid and horrific tale through the generations of a black Southern fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Marks the debut of a very gifted writer.... Kenan speaks eloquently and with a great deal of courage."--Gloria NaylorRandall Kenan's daring and innovative first novel weaves a vivid and horrific tale through the generations of a black Southern fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.