The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid

The Last White Man

Mohsin Hamid

192 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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One morning, Anders wakes to find that his skin has turned dark, his reflection a stranger to him. At first he tells only Oona, an old friend, newly a lover. Soon, reports of similar occurrences surface across the land. Some see in the transformat...

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Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 46%
emotional 40%
dark 28%
tense 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
sad 14%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 35%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.45

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