New People by Danzy Senna

New People

Danzy Senna

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective medium-paced
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Description

From the bestselling author of Caucasia, a subversive and engrossing novel of race, class and manners in contemporary America.As the twentieth century draws to a close, Maria is at the start of a life she never thought possible. She and Khalil, he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,051 reviews

Moods

dark 52%
reflective 50%
tense 38%
challenging 35%
emotional 35%
funny 25%
mysterious 23%
sad 13%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 39%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.23

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