Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin

Go Tell It on the Mountain

James Baldwin

280 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This haunting coming-of-age story, based in part on James Baldwin's childhood in Harlem, is an American classic. Originally published in 1953, Go Tell It on the Mountain was Baldwin's first major work. With a potent combination of lyrical compass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,934 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
challenging 61%
sad 43%
dark 41%
tense 30%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | No: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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