146 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486461342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 19 May 2008
Description
The tragedy of her life was that she was too black, declares the narrator at the start of this powerful novel of intraracial prejudice. Emma Lou Morgan lives in a world of scorn and shame, not because her skin is black, but because it's too black....
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 58%
sad 48%
dark 34%
informative 31%
tense 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Abortion, Toxic friendship
146 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486461342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 19 May 2008
Description
The tragedy of her life was that she was too black, declares the narrator at the start of this powerful novel of intraracial prejudice. Emma Lou Morgan lives in a world of scorn and shame, not because her skin is black, but because it's too black....
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 58%
sad 48%
dark 34%
informative 31%
tense 24%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Slavery, Abortion, Toxic friendship