The Comet by W.E.B. Du Bois

The Comet

W.E.B. Du Bois

51 minutes • first pub 1920 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

In a vaguely futuristic yet oddly contemporary world, a passing comet casts a shadow of death over Manhattan. Only two survive: a black man whose world has been one of poverty and hard work, and a white woman who knows only leisure and privilege. ...

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Moods

dark 90%
reflective 50%
emotional 45%
sad 40%
tense 40%
challenging 36%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 31%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 33% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.91

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