Quicksand by Nella Larsen

Quicksand

Nella Larsen

328 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This Norton Critical Edition includes: Nella Larsen's stunning 1928 novel, accompanied by Carla Kaplan's full and far-reaching introduction and explanatory annotations.Twenty-seven carefully chosen reviews of one of the Harlem Renaissance's most s...

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Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 44%
sad 43%
challenging 37%
dark 22%
tense 17%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | 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

3.63

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