672 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375712920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
In his triumphant fictional debut, Stephen Carter combines a large-scale, riveting novel of suspense with the saga of a unique family. The Emperor of Ocean Park is set in two privileged worlds: the upper crust African American society of the Easte...
Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
emotional 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Incest, Torture, Police brutality
672 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375712920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 May 2003
Description
In his triumphant fictional debut, Stephen Carter combines a large-scale, riveting novel of suspense with the saga of a unique family. The Emperor of Ocean Park is set in two privileged worlds: the upper crust African American society of the Easte...
Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
emotional 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Incest, Torture, Police brutality