Dem by William Melvin Kelley

208 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

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A searing, provocative satire by one of the most important African-American novelists of the twentieth century that lays bare the abiding racism and the legacy of slavery on the psyche of white America. Mitchell Pierce is a well-off New York ad e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.63

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