The Conjure Stories by Charles W. Chesnutt

The Conjure Stories

Charles W. Chesnutt

384 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"Contexts" presents a wealth of materials chosen by the editors to enrich the reader's understanding of these canonical stories, including a map of the landscape of the conjure tales, Chesnutt's journal entry as he began writing fiction of the Sou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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