A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin

A Particular Kind of Black Man

Tope Folarin

272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

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An NPR Best Book of 2019 A New York Times, Washington Post, Telegraph, and BBC's most anticipated book of August 2019 One of Time's 32 Books You Need to Read This Summer A stunning debut novel, from Rhodes Scholar and winner of the Caine Prize for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 84%
sad 53%
hopeful 23%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.03

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