Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow

Decent People

De'Shawn Charles Winslow

272 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From Center for Fiction First Novel Prize winning author De'Shawn Charles Winslow, a sweeping and unforgettable novel of a Black community reeling from a triple homicide, and the secrets the killings reveal.In the still-segregated town of West Mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
emotional 41%
dark 36%
tense 30%
reflective 27%
sad 20%
challenging 9%
adventurous 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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