#28 in Short stories
Friday Black
- 211
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
- PEN/Jean Stein Book Award
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About the book
Friday Black is the 2018 debut book by author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. The collection of short stories explores themes surrounding black identity as it relates to a range of contemporary social issues. The stories are set in a variety of twisted near-future and dystopian settings. The book received an overall positive reception, including the naming of Adjei-Brenyah as one of the "5 Under 35 Authors" for 2018 by the National Book Foundation.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 90 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 33% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Short stories average of 7.8. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.7 | 6 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 84 | 93% |
Frequently asked
What is Friday Black rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 90 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Friday Black worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 90 ratings, which puts it ahead of 49 % of the Short stories shelf.
How long does it take to read Friday Black?
About 4 hours at an average reading pace — 211 pages.
Where does Friday Black rank?
#28 in Short stories on the current snapshot.
How long is Friday Black?
It has 211 pages — shorter than 87% of the ranked books in Short stories.
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