dem by John S. Wright, John Wright, William Melvin Kelley

256 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction reflective medium-paced

Description

Originally published in 1967, dem is a classic of the Black Arts Movement. This surrealistic satire lays bare the convoluted and symbiotic relationship between whites and blacks. Coffee House Press is pleased to bring back into print this widely u...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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Average rating

3.6

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