Quicksand and Passing by Nella Larsen

Quicksand and Passing

Nella Larsen

242 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A writer of the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen wrote just two novels, published here, and a handful of short stories. Critically acclaimed, both speak powerfully of the contradictions and restrictions experienced by black women at that time. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 71%
dark 61%
sad 38%
tense 38%
informative 23%
challenging 19%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 33% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.87

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