Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston

Mules and Men

Zora Neale Hurston

2 hours, 57 minutes first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny informative reflective fast-paced

Description

In Mules and Men, some of the rich cultural heritage of black America is revealed and preserved. In the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston returned to her home town of Eatonville, Florida, to collect and record the oral histories, songs, and sermons, many ...

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Moods

informative 72%
funny 55%
reflective 48%
emotional 31%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 10%
dark 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 37%
slow 31%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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