Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow

Decent People

De'Shawn Charles Winslow

272 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From Center for Fiction First Novel Prize winning author De'Shawn Charles Winslow, a sweeping and unforgettable novel of a Black community reeling from a triple homicide, and the secrets the killings reveal.In the still-segregated town of West Mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 42%
emotional 35%
reflective 21%
challenging 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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