The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison

53 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics race short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

'If he only knew what it was, he would fix it; he would kill this mean thing that made Mama feel so bad.'Belonging and estrangement intertwine in these four lyrical short stories from the the author of Invisible Man.Penguin Modern: fifty new books...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 43%
sad 43%
emotional 37%
inspiring 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.74

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