240 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780582642652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The book details the life of West Indians in post-World War II London. In the hopeful aftermath of war they flocked to the Mother Country, West Indians in search of a prosperous future in the "glitter-city". Instead, they have to face the harsh re...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,727 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
funny 42%
challenging 35%
sad 33%
informative 30%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursModerate
Sexism, Domestic abuse, Drug useMinor
Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship240 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780582642652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The book details the life of West Indians in post-World War II London. In the hopeful aftermath of war they flocked to the Mother Country, West Indians in search of a prosperous future in the "glitter-city". Instead, they have to face the harsh re...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,727 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
funny 42%
challenging 35%
sad 33%
informative 30%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, Racial slursModerate
Sexism, Domestic abuse, Drug useMinor
Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship