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
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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 242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 46%
emotional 43%
tense 31%
reflective 29%
sad 26%
challenging 13%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 26% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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