Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett

Blackass

A. Igoni Barrett

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Furo Wariboko, a young Nigerian, awakes the morning before a job interview to find that he's been transformed into a white man. In this condition he plunges into the bustle of Lagos to make his fortune. With his red hair, green eyes, and pale skin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
funny 45%
adventurous 36%
challenging 36%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.24

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