#127 in Science fiction
The Black God’s Drums
- 98
- Pages
- about 2 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Black God's Drums is a 2018 fantasy novella by P. Djèlí Clark. It is set in an alternate history New Orleans in which the Confederate States of America won the American Civil War and New Orleans is an independent territory. The novella received critical acclaim, being nominated for the 2018 Nebula Award for Best Novella, 2019 Hugo Award for Best Novella, 2019 Locus Award for Best Novella, and 2019 World Fantasy Award for Best Novella. It was awarded a 2019 Alex Award.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 120 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 39% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 120 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is The Black God’s Drums rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 120 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Black God’s Drums worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 120 ratings, which puts it ahead of 37 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Black God’s Drums?
About 2 hours at an average reading pace — 98 pages.
Where does The Black God’s Drums rank?
#127 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is The Black God’s Drums?
It has 98 pages — shorter than 97% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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