For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf: A Choreopoem by Ntozake Shange

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf: A Choreopoem

Ntozake Shange

96 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction feminism play poetry emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This revolutionary, award-winning play by a lauded playwright and poet is a fearless portrayal of the experiences of women of color--"extraordinary and wonderful...that anyone can relate to" (The New York Times) and continues to move and resonate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,268 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 67%
challenging 56%
dark 47%
sad 47%
inspiring 35%
tense 27%
hopeful 22%
funny 13%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 23% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 13% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.27

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