256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380724598
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set on Chicago's Southside in the mid-to-late 60s, Coffee Will Make You Black is the moving and entertaining tale of Jean "Stevie" Stevenson, a young black woman growing up through the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. The novel opens at a t...
Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 64%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 35%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380724598
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set on Chicago's Southside in the mid-to-late 60s, Coffee Will Make You Black is the moving and entertaining tale of Jean "Stevie" Stevenson, a young black woman growing up through the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. The novel opens at a t...
Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 64%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 35%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%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.