The Awkward Black Man by Walter Mosley

The Awkward Black Man

Walter Mosley

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2020

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From award-winning author Walter Mosley, a brilliant collection of stories featuring unlikely heroes arising from African AmericaBestselling author Walter Mosley long ago proved himself a master of narrative tension, both with his extraordinary fi...
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Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 41%
dark 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
emotional 25%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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