The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt

The Marrow of Tradition

Charles W. Chesnutt with Sean Crisden (Narrator)

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This book is ideal for readers seeking a profound exploration of America's racial history through meticulously researched narratives that challenge reflections on post-Civil War societal tensions.

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Major Carteret is the white owner of the biggest newspaper in Wellington, a racially segregated city in the post-Civil War South. Carteret, along with other powerful white men in Wellington, are outraged that an editorial published the town s blac...

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3.9
based on 589 reviews

Moods

dark: 84%

challenging: 68%

tense: 59%

emotional: 53%

sad: 43%

reflective: 40%

informative: 31%

mysterious: 9%

adventurous: 6%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%


Pace

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67% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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6% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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59% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

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64% of readers chose Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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24% of readers chose Complicated
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