The Appropriation of Cultures by Percival Everett

The Appropriation of Cultures

Percival Everett with LeVar Burton (Narrator)

34 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective fast-paced
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Description

A young Black musician is heckled by a group of white fraternity brothers, asking him to play "Dixie". His response surprises everyone, including himself. This story appears in the collection DAMNED IF I DO, published Graywolf Press. 

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
funny 60%
challenging 40%
inspiring 40%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.19

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