Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The Century Cycle #3

August Wilson

112 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

The time is 1927. The place is a rundown recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her black musician sidemen, the white owner of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
dark 59%
reflective 55%
tense 48%
challenging 44%
sad 37%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 70%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.97

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