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Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat

Russell Banks
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Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1970

Book Brief

Russell Banks

Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1970
Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.2

5 ratings

40%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Russell Banks' Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat elicits mixed reviews. Readers appreciate the nuanced character development and the exploration of complex racial and social themes. However, some criticize its slow pace and ambiguous conclusion. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking piece that demands introspection but may frustrate those seeking clear resolutions.

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Who Should Read Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat?

Readers who appreciate Russell Banks's Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat typically enjoy nuanced narratives that explore complex racial and social issues within meticulously crafted settings. Fans of Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love or Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies will find similar appeal in Banks's work.

3.2

5 ratings

40%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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