Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

Annie John

Jamaica Kincaid

142 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics literary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived a peaceful and content life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful and influential presence, who sits at the very centre of the little girl's existence. Loved and cherished, A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 981 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 72%
sad 26%
funny 16%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
dark 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 39% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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