340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780911860276
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatham Bookseller
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel that gives voice to the alienation and frustration of urban blacks during an era when Harlem was in vogue.
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 40%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Death, Hate crime, Homophobia
340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780911860276
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatham Bookseller
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel that gives voice to the alienation and frustration of urban blacks during an era when Harlem was in vogue.
Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 40%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Death, Hate crime, Homophobia