Imperium in Imperio by Sutton Elbert Griggs

Imperium in Imperio

Sutton Elbert Griggs

208 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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Imperium in Imperio by Sutton Elbert Griggs is a provocative and deeply resonant novel that will captivate readers who are drawn to complex explorations of politics, identity, and social justice, particularly those interested in the experiences of African Americans and the struggles of racial equality.

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Self-published in 1899 and sold door-to-door by the author, this classic African-American novel—a gripping exploration of oppression, miscegenation, exploitation, and black empowerment—was a major bestseller in its day. The dramatic story of a con...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 29 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

challenging: 50%

emotional: 41%

tense: 41%

dark: 33%

informative: 25%

adventurous: 16%

hopeful: 16%

funny: 8%

inspiring: 8%

mysterious: 8%

sad: 8%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
70% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
63% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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