A review by alf_read
Cane: by Jean Toomer Book Novel by Jean Toomer

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I love what this book represents as the pioneering work of the Harlem Renaissance but as a novel it’s a confusing selection of vignettes that are too chaotic to follow.