Shaft (1970 novel)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:1971
gptkb:Shaft_(1971_film)
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ernest_Tidyman
gptkbp:character_development John Shaft's character
gptkbp:character_relationships Shaft and his love interests
Shaft vs. criminals
Shaft vs. police
Shaft vs. society
gptkbp:character_traits intelligent
resourceful
charismatic
flawed hero
tough
gptkbp:critical_reception positive reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influential in popular culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance exploration of social issues
impact on black cinema
representation of black masculinity
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element gptkb:musical
gptkb:mythological_figure
suspense
detective work
personal vendetta
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shaft (1970 novel)
gptkbp:influenced subsequent detective fiction
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:political_movement
African American literature
hardboiled fiction
film noir
detective novels
blaxploitation genre
gptkbp:is_motivated_by gptkb:justice
gptkb:revenge
gptkb:survival
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Detective
gptkb:John_Shaft
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
omniscient narrator
gptkbp:notable_quote " You know what they say about black men..."
gptkbp:plot_twist betrayals
unexpected revelations
climactic confrontations
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:William_Morrow_and_Company
gptkbp:reader_demographic cult following
academic analysis
popular among fans of the genre
gptkbp:role gptkb:comic_book
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Shaft's_Big_Score!
gptkbp:series gptkb:Shaft_series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Borough
1960s-1970s
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:architect
racial identity
Shaft as a symbol of empowerment
gptkbp:themes crime and justice
urban life
race relations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shaft
gptkb:John_Shaft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4