The Comet by W.E.B. Du Bois

The Comet

W.E.B. Du Bois

13 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In a vaguely futuristic yet oddly contemporary world, a passing comet casts a shadow of death over Manhattan. Only two survive: a black man whose world has been one of poverty and hard work, and a white woman who knows only leisure and privilege. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
reflective 50%
emotional 42%
challenging 34%
sad 34%
tense 34%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 15%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.92

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