240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this wise, beguiling, beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, an award-winning playwright and author paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always, born a slave, and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, Violence
240 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this wise, beguiling, beautiful novel set in the era of the Civil War, an award-winning playwright and author paints a haunting portrait of a woman named Always, born a slave, and four generations of her African-American family.
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, Violence