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Black No More: Being an Account of the Strange and Wonderful Workings of Science in the Land of the Free

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1931

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George Schuyler

Black No More

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1931
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

America • 1930s

Publication Year

1931

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In George Schuyler’s Black No More, Max Disher, a disillusioned African American, undergoes a scientific procedure to become white, seeking to escape racial discrimination. As Max, now known as Matthew, navigates his new identity in Southern society, he infiltrates a white supremacist organization, marries a white woman, and finally confronts the complexities of genetic heritage and racial politics in America. The novel includes discussions on race, discrimination, and identity.

Humorous

Dark

Informative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,791 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Black No More by George Schuyler is praised for its satirical examination of race and identity in America. Readers appreciate its humor and bold social critique. However, some find its pacing uneven and characters lacking depth. Overall, it's recognized as a pioneering work that provokes thought and conversation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Black No More?

A reader who enjoys Black No More by George Schuyler likely appreciates satirical social commentary and speculative fiction. They are fans of works like Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and 1984 by George Orwell, seeking incisive critiques of race, identity, and societal norms through a dystopian lens.

4.2

4,791 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

America • 1930s

Publication Year

1931

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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