Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett

Blackass

A. Igoni Barrett

262 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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 'A devastating social parable brimming with humanity and heart...' Marlon James   White skin, green eyes, red hair...   Furo Wariboko - born and bred in Lagos - wakes up on the morning of his job interview to discover he has turned into a white m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
funny 55%
adventurous 38%
challenging 38%
dark 22%
mysterious 22%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
sad 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.27

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