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126 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165732
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
The debut collection from the vibrant voice of Roxane Gay is a unique blend of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, all interwoven to represent the Haitian diaspora experience.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,989 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 45%
dark 42%
challenging 31%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 19%Average rating
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Rape, Sexual content, KidnappingModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, Pregnancy126 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165732
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
The debut collection from the vibrant voice of Roxane Gay is a unique blend of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, all interwoven to represent the Haitian diaspora experience.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,989 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 45%
dark 42%
challenging 31%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual content, KidnappingModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, Pregnancy