For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf

Ntozake Shange

fiction feminism play poetry emotional reflective medium-paced

80 pages | first published 1975

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This revolutionary, award-winning play by a lauded playwright and poet is a fearless portrayal of the experiences of women of color--"extraordinary and wonderful...that anyone can relate to" (The New York Times) and continues to move and resonate ...
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Summary of 1264 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 66%
challenging 56%
dark 47%
sad 46%
inspiring 35%
tense 28%
hopeful 20%
funny 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 24% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | N/A: 13% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 14% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.27

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