After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz

After Sappho

Selby Wynn Schwartz

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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An exhilarating debut from a radiant new voice, After Sappho reimagines the intertwined lives of feminists at the turn of the twentieth century.“The first thing we did was change our names. We were going to be Sappho,” so begins this intrepid debu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,423 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
informative 58%
challenging 45%
inspiring 44%
emotional 38%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
funny 7%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.72

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