122 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141180250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 December 1997
Description
First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,500 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
emotional 49%
challenging 42%
dark 38%
sad 25%
mysterious 17%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity122 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141180250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 December 1997
Description
First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,500 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
emotional 49%
challenging 42%
dark 38%
sad 25%
mysterious 17%
informative 14%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Infidelity