240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
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Language: English
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Paul Beatty\'s hilarious and scathing debut novel is about Gunnar Kaufman, an awkward, black surfer bum who is moved by his mother from Santa Monica to urban West Los Angeles. There, he begins to undergo a startling transformation from neighborhoo...
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dark 100%
tense 100%
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Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Racism, Self harm, Suicide
240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Paul Beatty\'s hilarious and scathing debut novel is about Gunnar Kaufman, an awkward, black surfer bum who is moved by his mother from Santa Monica to urban West Los Angeles. There, he begins to undergo a startling transformation from neighborhoo...
Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
tense 100%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Self harm, Suicide