100 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781604599930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Publication date: 25 February 2010
Description
Nella Larsen was an important writer associated with the Harlem Renaissance. While she was not prolific her work was powerful and critically acclaimed. Quicksand, was autobiographical in nature and examined a woman's need for sexual fulfilment bal...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 42%
challenging 38%
dark 23%
tense 17%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, PregnancyMinor
Death of parent
100 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781604599930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Publication date: 25 February 2010
Description
Nella Larsen was an important writer associated with the Harlem Renaissance. While she was not prolific her work was powerful and critically acclaimed. Quicksand, was autobiographical in nature and examined a woman's need for sexual fulfilment bal...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 42%
challenging 38%
dark 23%
tense 17%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, PregnancyMinor
Death of parent