The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales by Charles W. Chesnutt

The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales

Charles W. Chesnutt

207 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The stories in The Conjure Woman were Charles W. Chesnutt's first great literary success, and since their initial publication in 1899 they have come to be seen as some of the most remarkable works of African American literature from the Emancipati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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