Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Cursing, Racism, RapeMinor
Death, GriefCommunity Reviews
Summary of 428 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
reflective 67%
dark 42%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
informative 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Average rating
280 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780786888153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Thelonious (Monk) Ellison has never allowed race to define his identity. But as both a writer and an African American, he is offended and angered by the success of We's Lives in Da Ghetto, the exploitative debut novel of a young, middle-class bla...Book Information
280 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780786888153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Thelonious (Monk) Ellison has never allowed race to define his identity. But as both a writer and an African American, he is offended and angered by the success of We's Lives in Da Ghetto, the exploitative debut novel of a young, middle-class bla...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Cursing, Racism, RapeMinor
Death, GriefCommunity Reviews
Summary of 428 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
reflective 67%
dark 42%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
informative 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Average rating