We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

We Cast a Shadow

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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“Stunning and audacious . . . at once a pitch-black comedy, a chilling horror story and an endlessly perceptive novel about the possible future of race in America.”—NPR “You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before.” This is the seductive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,146 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 61%
reflective 46%
sad 45%
emotional 43%
tense 40%
funny 15%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 34% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.66

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