We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

We Cast a Shadow

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

324 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary race science fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A "brilliant and devastating" (Booklist) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son--even if it means turning him white "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This...

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Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 63%
reflective 48%
sad 44%
emotional 41%
tense 36%
funny 17%
adventurous 6%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 32% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 32% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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