Darktown by Thomas Mullen

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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Responding from pressure on high, the Atlanta police department is forced to hire its first black officers in 1948. The newly minted policemen are met with deep hostility by their white peers and their authority is limited: They can’t arrest white...

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Community Reviews Summary of 926 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 67%
tense 58%
informative 29%
adventurous 26%
emotional 26%
reflective 26%
sad 23%
challenging 20%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 84% | Plot: 8% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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