Quicksand by Nella Larsen

Quicksand

Nella Larsen

136 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Nella Larsen's first novel tells the story of Helga Crane, a fictional character loosely based on Larsen's own early life. Crane is the lovely and refined daughter of a Danish mother and a West Indian black father who abandons Helga and her mother...

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Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 44%
sad 42%
challenging 37%
dark 23%
tense 18%
informative 10%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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