Iola Leroy by Frances E.W. Harper

Iola Leroy

Frances E.W. Harper with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Contributor)

256 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

 A landmark account of the African American experience during the Civil War and its aftermath  First published in 1892, this stirring novel by the great writer and activist Frances Harper tells the story of the young daughter of a wealthy Mississi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
reflective 61%
hopeful 57%
informative 38%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.46

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