Black Empire by George S. Schuyler

Black Empire

George S. Schuyler with John A. Williams (Contributor)

384 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

New to Penguin Classics, a pioneering work of Afrofuturism and antiracist fiction by the author of Black No MoreBlack Empire tells the electrifying tale of Dr. Henry Belsidus, a Black scientific genius desperate to free his people from the crushin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.95

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