Daughters of the Dust by Julie Dash

Daughters of the Dust

Julie Dash

320 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical race challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Inspired by her Sundance Festival award-winning film "Daughters of the Dust," Julie Dash has put her cinematic vision on the page, penning a rich, magical new novel which extends her story of a family of complex, independent African-American women...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
emotional 83%
hopeful 83%
reflective 83%
inspiring 50%
funny 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

4.58

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