Juneteenth by Ralph Ellison

Juneteenth

Ralph Ellison

400 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of bestselling Invisible Man--the classic novel of African-American experience--this long-awaited second novel tells an evocative tale of a prodigal of the twentieth century. Brilliantly crafted, moving, and wise, Juneteenth is the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 80%
dark 42%
emotional 38%
mysterious 38%
sad 19%
tense 19%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 18% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.43

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