The Known World by Edward P. Jones

The Known World

Edward P. Jones

388 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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From National Book Award-nominated author Edward P. Jones comes a debut novel of stunning emotional depth and unequaled literary powerHenry Townsend, a farmer, boot maker, and former slave, through the surprising twists and unforeseen turns of lif...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 3,174 reviews

Moods

challenging: 70%

emotional: 66%

dark: 62%

sad: 61%

reflective: 60%

tense: 31%

informative: 28%

hopeful: 11%

adventurous: 10%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 5%

funny: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
67% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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