New People by Danzy Senna

New People

Danzy Senna

240 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary race challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Caucasia, a subversive and engrossing novel of race, class and manners in contemporary America.As the twentieth century draws to a close, Maria is at the start of a life she never thought possible. She and Khalil, he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
dark 45%
challenging 38%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
funny 24%
mysterious 19%
sad 14%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 34%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 35% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.26

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