Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

Annie John

Jamaica Kincaid

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua.An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 968 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 70%
sad 26%
funny 16%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 36%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 39% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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