Black Skin, White Masks by Frantz Fanon

186 pages first pub 1952 (view editions)

nonfiction philosophy politics race challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking a profound, challenging exploration of identity and power dynamics.

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1. Focus on Themes: The book deals with racism, colonialism, and psychology. These themes suggest a reader interested in deep societal issues.
2. Avoid Restating Genres: Instead of listing genres (Race, Philosophy), use terms like "identity and power dynamics" to capture the essence.
3. Highlight Moods (without restating): Words like "profound, challenging" reflect the reflective and challenging nature.
4. General Appeal: Use "ideal for readers seeking" to make the recommendation broad yet meaningful.

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A major influence on civil rights, anti-colonial, and black consciousness movements around the world, Black Skin, White Masks is the unsurpassed study of the black psyche in a white world. Hailed for its scientific analysis and poetic grace when i...

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4.09
based on 2,087 reviews

Moods

informative: 80%

challenging: 74%

reflective: 74%

inspiring: 19%

dark: 18%

emotional: 18%

tense: 10%

sad: 8%

hopeful: 7%

adventurous: 1%

funny: 1%


Pace

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41% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
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