Slumberland by Paul Beatty

Slumberland

Paul Beatty

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Description

Critical darling Paul Beatty's highly original, widely praised novel of race, identity, and underground music. After creating the perfect beat, DJ Darky goes in search of Charles Stone, a little know avant-garde jazzman, to play over his sonic mas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
challenging 44%
lighthearted 44%
reflective 44%
dark 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.81

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