Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

Langston Hughes

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

304 pages | first published 1930

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Although best known as a poet and pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance movement, Langston Hughes proves himself one of modern literature's most revered and versatile African-American authors with Not Without Laughter, a powerful classic novel. This i...
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Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
hopeful 46%
sad 46%
challenging 40%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
funny 13%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.07

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