Like One of the Family by Alice Childress

Like One of the Family

Alice Childress

fiction historical race short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

272 pages | first published 1956

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A new edition of Childress's hilarious, uncompromising novel about African American domestic workers, featuring a foreword by Roxane GayFirst published in Paul Robeson's newspaper, Freedom, and composed of a series of conversations between Mildred...
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Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

hopeful 100%
funny 50%
informative 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.22

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