Quicksand by Nella Larsen

Quicksand

Nella Larsen

136 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Nella Larsen's first novel tells the story of Helga Crane, a fictional character loosely based on Larsen's own early life. Crane is the lovely and refined daughter of a Danish mother and a West Indian black father who abandons Helga and her mother...

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Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
challenging 41%
dark 21%
tense 18%
informative 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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