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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787476707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: riverrun
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America. From the start of this extraordinary d...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,778 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
tense 50%
reflective 45%
emotional 41%
sad 24%
mysterious 19%
funny 17%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 19% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Abortion—
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787476707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: riverrun
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America. From the start of this extraordinary d...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,778 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
tense 50%
reflective 45%
emotional 41%
sad 24%
mysterious 19%
funny 17%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 19% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Abortion