The Comet by W.E.B. Du Bois

The Comet

W.E.B. Du Bois

13 pages • first pub 1920 (view editions)

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The Comet by W.E.B. Du Bois is ideal for readers drawn to speculative fiction that uses apocalyptic scenarios to interrogate race relations and societal hierarchies through intimate, philosophical character dynamics.

Description

In a vaguely futuristic yet oddly contemporary world, a passing comet casts a shadow of death over Manhattan. Only two survive: a black man whose world has been one of poverty and hard work, and a white woman who knows only leisure and privilege. ...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 125 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

reflective: 51%

emotional: 41%

challenging: 38%

sad: 38%

mysterious: 32%

tense: 32%

hopeful: 16%

adventurous: 12%

funny: 3%

Pace

53% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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