The Amen Corner by James Baldwin

The Amen Corner

James Baldwin

102 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced

Description

Comic Drama Characters: 4 male, 10 female Compelete interior Self-anointed Harlem store front preacher Margaret Alexander is the leader of her flock and about to see her world crumble. Son David her church organist, is set on following in the foot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 70%
tense 50%
challenging 40%
sad 30%
funny 20%
informative 20%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.84

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