Tuff by Paul Beatty

Tuff

Paul Beatty

307 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

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Winston "Tuffy" Foshay is a 19-year-old, 24-stone "player-king" to a hapless gang in Spanish Harlem, a denizen who breaks jaws and shoots dogs. His best friend is a disabled Muslim man who wants to rob banks, his guiding light is an ex-hippie Asia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
challenging 50%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.76

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