Black Empire by George S. Schuyler

Black Empire

George S. Schuyler with John A. Williams (Contributor)

384 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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New to Penguin Classics, a pioneering work of Afrofuturism and antiracist fiction by the author of Black No MoreBlack Empire tells the electrifying tale of Dr. Henry Belsidus, a Black scientific genius desperate to free his people from the crushin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.9

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