208 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
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 discover...
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 34%
informative 16%
tense 14%
sad 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol
208 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 16 January 2018
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 discover...
Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 34%
informative 16%
tense 14%
sad 11%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol