The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

James Weldon Johnson

5 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction autobiography classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

James Weldon Johnson's The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man takes place in post Reconstruction era America and follows the story of a young biracial male. Johnson poses a complex dilemma: because the Ex-Colored Man, which is the only name by whi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
informative 51%
challenging 48%
emotional 20%
sad 17%
dark 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 35%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.69

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