Apex Hides the Hurt by Colson Whitehead

Apex Hides the Hurt

Colson Whitehead

fiction contemporary challenging funny reflective medium-paced

212 pages | first published 2006

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This New York Times Notable Book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad is a brisk, comic tour de force about identity, history, and the adhesive bandage industry.The town of Winthrop has decided it needs a new n...
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Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
funny 53%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
mysterious 20%
challenging 13%
informative 13%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.35

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