Oreo by Fran Ross

Oreo

Fran Ross

212 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics race challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Oreo has been raised by her maternal grandparents in Philadelphia. Her black mother tours with a theatrical troupe, and her Jewish deadbeat dad disappeared when she was an infant, leaving behind a mysterious note. Oreo's quest is to find her fathe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
adventurous 60%
challenging 56%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 20%
reflective 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 8%
emotional 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.71

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