dem by John S. Wright, John Wright, William Melvin Kelley

256 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

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Originally published in 1967, dem is a classic of the Black Arts Movement. This surrealistic satire lays bare the convoluted and symbiotic relationship between whites and blacks. Coffee House Press is pleased to bring back into print this widely u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.63

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