The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid

The Last White Man

Mohsin Hamid

180 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Exit West, a story of love, loss, and rediscovery in a time of unsettling change.One morning, a man wakes up to find himself transformed. Overnight, Anders’s skin has turned dark, and the reflection in...

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Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 47%
emotional 43%
dark 32%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 20%
sad 14%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 42% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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