The Richer, The Poorer: Stories, Sketches and Reminiscences by Dorothy West

The Richer, The Poorer: Stories, Sketches and Reminiscences

Dorothy West

288 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction essays short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

The stories contained here are as American as jazz, and as wise and multifaceted as their writer. Dorothy West’s metier is the unique crucible in which America places its black middle class, but her themes are universal: the daily misunderstanding...

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Moods

inspiring 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.23

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