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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A stunning debut novel, from Rhodes Scholar and winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing, Tope Folarin about a Nigerian family living in Utah and their uncomfortable assimilation to American life. Living in small-town Utah has always been an ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 80%
sad 40%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.02

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