Children of the Night: The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1967 to Present by Gloria Naylor

Children of the Night: The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1967 to Present

Gloria Naylor

592 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

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In 1969, Little, Brown and Company published The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, edited by Langston Hughes - the classic compendium of African-American short fiction from 1897 to 1967. Now, a quarter of a century later, Gloria Naylor has comp...

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Moods

challenging 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

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