Another Country by James Baldwin

Another Country

James Baldwin with Colm Tóibín (Contributor)

448 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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When Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable character of Rufus Scott, a scavenging Harlem jazz musician adrift in New York. Self-...

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4.3
based on 5,254 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 77%

dark: 63%

sad: 59%

challenging: 53%

tense: 40%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 6%

informative: 5%

adventurous: 4%

mysterious: 4%

funny: 3%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
11% of readers chose A mix
86% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
59% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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