224 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241505724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
It's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young black man, has just heard the news- a mysterious doctor has discovered a strange process that can turn black skin white - a new way to 'solve the American race problem'. Max, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
reflective 53%
challenging 31%
informative 17%
tense 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol
224 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241505724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
It's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young black man, has just heard the news- a mysterious doctor has discovered a strange process that can turn black skin white - a new way to 'solve the American race problem'. Max, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
reflective 53%
challenging 31%
informative 17%
tense 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol