Amiable with Big Teeth by Claude McKay

Amiable with Big Teeth

Claude McKay

368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical race reflective slow-paced

Description

A monumental literary event: the newly discovered final novel by seminal Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay, a rich and multilayered portrayal of life in 1930s Harlem and a historical protest for black freedom The unexpected discovery in 2009...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
informative 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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