Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

Langston Hughes

256 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A collectible hardcover edition of our greatest African American poet's award-winning first novel about a black boy's coming-of-age in a largely white Kansas town, featuring an introduction by National Book Award finalist Angela Flournoy A Penguin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 65%
hopeful 50%
sad 46%
challenging 34%
informative 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 11%
funny 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Average rating

4.09

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