Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Walter_Mosley
|
| gptkbp:awards |
none known.
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Fearless Jones grows throughout the story.
Paris Minton is a supporting character. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
conflict with law enforcement.
Fearless and Paris have a strong bond. interactions with various community members. |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
Fearless Jones is brave.
Fearless Jones is resourceful. Paris Minton is cautious. Paris Minton is intelligent. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
moral dilemmas.
personal and societal conflicts. |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Walter_Mosley
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
part of the African American literary canon.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
highlights social issues.
contributes to discussions on race. offers a unique perspective on crime fiction. |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
Fearless Jones (novel)
|
| gptkbp:first_edition |
2001 edition
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Fearless_Jones:_A_Novel
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:mystery
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects 1950s America.
addresses issues of segregation. depicts the African American experience. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fearless Jones
|
| gptkbp:influences |
African American literature
hardboiled fiction |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by real events.
inspired by historical figures. |
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:murder
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0385501864
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
uses foreshadowing.
uses flashbacks. uses irony. uses symbolism. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Fearless_Jones
gptkb:Paris_Minton |
| gptkbp:narrative |
limited third-person.
multiple viewpoints. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Detective
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Paris_Minton
|
| gptkbp:plot |
The story involves a missing person.
The story is set against the backdrop of racial tensions. Fearless Jones investigates a murder. The narrative explores themes of trust. |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Detective
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2001
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2001
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Doubleday
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult readers.
well-received by critics. popular among fans of the genre. |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Fearless_Jones_series
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:setting_time |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
represents community.
represents resilience. |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:friendship race relations |
| gptkbp:writing_style |
suspenseful.
descriptive. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Walter_Mosley
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|