Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin

Sonny's Blues

James Baldwin

88 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 81%
sad 52%
dark 43%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
challenging 21%
tense 10%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.2

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