We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

We Cast a Shadow

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

324 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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A "brilliant and devastating" (Booklist) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son--even if it means turning him white "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
challenging 60%
reflective 47%
sad 46%
emotional 41%
tense 40%
funny 15%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 34% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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