Meridian by Alice Walker

Meridian

Alice Walker

264 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics feminism historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Meridian Hill is a young woman at an Atlanta college attempting to find her place in the revolution for racial and social equality. She discovers the limits beyond which she will not go for the cause, but despite her decision not to follow the pat...

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Moods

reflective 73%
challenging 65%
emotional 53%
dark 46%
sad 42%
inspiring 19%
tense 15%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 40%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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