Passing by Nella Larsen

Passing

Nella Larsen

140 pages first pub 1929 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary race emotional reflective tense medium-paced
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First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing — an electrifying story of two women who cross the colo...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 18,060 reviews

Moods

reflective: 67%

tense: 53%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 41%

dark: 38%

sad: 26%

mysterious: 18%

informative: 14%

adventurous: 1%

funny: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
59% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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