The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

James Weldon Johnson

153 pages • first pub 1912 (editions) user-added

fiction autobiography classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional a...

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Moods

reflective 83%
informative 55%
challenging 46%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
dark 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 35%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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