After Sappho: A Novel by Selby Wynn Schwartz

After Sappho: A Novel

Selby Wynn Schwartz

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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"The first thing we did was change our names. We were going to be Sappho," so begins this intrepid debut novel, centuries after the Greek poet penned her lyric verse. Ignited by the same muse, a myriad of women break from their small, predetermine...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,451 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%
tense 2%
lighthearted 1%

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: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.72

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