A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin

A Particular Kind of Black Man

Tope Folarin

272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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A stunning debut novel, from Rhodes Scholar and winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing, Tope Folarin about a Nigerian family living in Utah and their uncomfortable assimilation to American life. Living in small-town Utah has always been an ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 77%
sad 40%
dark 22%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 13%
tense 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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