The Ways of White Folks by Langston Hughes

The Ways of White Folks

Langston Hughes

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black model to pose as a slave. A white-passing boy ignores his mother when they cross each other on the street. Writte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 61%
dark 53%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
tense 38%
sad 30%
informative 23%

Pace

medium 92%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 90% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.4

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