The Awkward Black Man by Walter Mosley

The Awkward Black Man

Walter Mosley with Mirron Willis

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
emotional 33%
dark 27%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 22%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.96

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