Forty Acres by Dwayne Alexander Smith

372 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

What if overcoming the legacy of American slavery meant bringing back that very institution? A young black attorney is thrown headlong into controversial issues of race and power in this page-turning and provocative new novel.Martin Grey, a smart,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 80%
challenging 60%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.56

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