Black No More by George S. Schuyler

Black No More

George S. Schuyler

5 hours first pub 1931 (editions) user-added

fiction classics race science fiction speculative fiction challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The landmark comic satire that asks, “What would happen if all black people in America turned white?” It’s New Year’s Day 1933 in New York City, and Max Disher, a young black man, has just found out that a certain Dr. Junius Crookman has discovere...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
dark 63%
reflective 53%
challenging 31%
informative 17%
tense 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.84

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