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Dust Tracks on a Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1942

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Zora Neale Hurston

Dust Tracks on a Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1942
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Florida • Early 1900s

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

930L

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Super Short Summary

Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston chronicles her journey growing up in Eatonville, Florida, her experiences with family, and her educational and professional achievements, including her involvement in the Harlem Renaissance and work as an anthropologist under Franz Boas. The memoir touches on themes of race relations, folklore, romance, and religion from Hurston's unique perspective. Sensitive topics related to racism and the death of Hurston's mother are discussed.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

8,859 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Zora Neale Hurston's Dust Tracks on a Road captivates with its vivid storytelling and rich cultural insights, offering a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into her life and the African American experience. Many praise her vibrant prose and engaging narration. However, some critique it for a lack of cohesion and perceived self-censorship. Overall, it's a compelling memoir that showcases Hurston's literary prowess.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dust Tracks on a Road?

Readers who appreciate I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou or Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston would enjoy Dust Tracks on a Road. This memoir appeals to those interested in African American literature, autobiography, cultural history, and the Harlem Renaissance.

4.4

8,859 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Florida • Early 1900s

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

930L

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