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224 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241505724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
It's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young black man, has just heard the news- a mysterious doctor has discovered a strange process that can turn black skin white - a new way to 'solve the American race problem'. Max, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 35%
informative 18%
tense 15%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury
224 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241505724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
It's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young black man, has just heard the news- a mysterious doctor has discovered a strange process that can turn black skin white - a new way to 'solve the American race problem'. Max, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 35%
informative 18%
tense 15%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crimeModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Alcohol, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury