The Blacker the Berry... by Wallace Thurman

The Blacker the Berry...

Wallace Thurman

221 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

One of the most widely read and controversial works of the Harlem Renaissance, The Blacker the Berry...was the first novel to openly explore prejudice within the Black community. This pioneering novel found a way beyond the bondage of Blackness in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 64%
challenging 60%
sad 46%
dark 35%
informative 28%
tense 25%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.82

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