Just Above My Head by James Baldwin

Just Above My Head

James Baldwin

608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When Arthur Montana, world-renowned 'Emperor of Soul', is found dead in a London pub, his grief-stricken brother looks back over thirty years in the lives of their group of friends: from their childhood spent preaching and singing in Harlem church...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 77%
sad 62%
challenging 51%
dark 37%
tense 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
funny 8%
informative 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.52

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