Corregidora by Gayl Jones

Corregidora

Gayl Jones

208 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Upon publication in 1975, Corregidora was hailed as a masterpiece, winning acclaim from writers including James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and John Updike. Exploring themes such as race, sexuality and the long repercussions of slavery, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
emotional 71%
sad 70%
reflective 50%
challenging 46%
tense 34%
informative 9%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | No: 25% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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