Just Above My Head by James Baldwin

Just Above My Head

James Baldwin

592 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

James Baldwin's final novel is "the work of a born storyteller at the height of his powers" (The New York Times Book Review). "Not everything is lost. Responsibility cannot be lost, it can only be abdicated. If one refuses abdication, one begins a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 72%
sad 56%
challenging 48%
dark 36%
tense 20%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.49

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