340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555530242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Publication date: 30 December 1987
Description
With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
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340 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555530242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Publication date: 30 December 1987
Description
With sensual, often brutal accuracy, Claude McKay traces the parallel paths of two very different young men struggling to find their way through the suspicion and prejudice of American society. At the same time, this stark but moving story touches...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.