Cane by Jean Toomer

98 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics poetry short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

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First published in 1923, "Cane" by Jean Toomer, is one of the most significant books to come out of the Harlem Renaissance. Jean Toomer, born Nathaniel Pinchback Toomer in Washington D. C. in 1894, was raised by his mother and her wealthy parents ...

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Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 62%
emotional 44%
dark 41%
tense 25%
sad 24%
mysterious 14%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 34% | N/A: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 29% | No: 21% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 20% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 14% | No: 6%

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