Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin

Going to Meet the Man

James Baldwin

256 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

How our earliest experiences can shape our destiny is the theme that runs like a thread of revelation through these extraordinary stories. They explore the roots of love, of murder and of racial conflict, from the child in 'The Rockpile' who can n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
dark 71%
emotional 68%
challenging 53%
tense 46%
sad 37%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 20%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%

Average rating

4.39

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