Tales of Conjure and the Color Line: 10 Stories by Charles W. Chesnutt, Joan R. Sherman

Tales of Conjure and the Color Line: 10 Stories

Charles W. Chesnutt, Joan R. Sherman

128 pages first pub 1998 (view editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Outstanding, affordably priced volume presents a selection of 10 best stories by a pioneer in the development of African-American fiction: "The Goophered Grapevine," "Po’ Sandy," "Sis’ Becky’s Pickaninny," "The Wife of His Youth," "Dave’s Neckliss...

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3.37
based on 67 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 75%

reflective: 75%

challenging: 50%

dark: 50%

funny: 50%

informative: 50%

sad: 50%

tense: 50%

mysterious: 25%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose A mix
A mix

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

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