Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston

Moses, Man of the Mountain

Zora Neale Hurston

310 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In this 1939 novel based on the familiar story of the Exodus, Zora Neale Hurston blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black folklore and song to create a compelling allegory of power, redemption, and faith. Narrated in a mixture...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

inspiring 100%
reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
informative 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.86

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