The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer

The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts

Soraya Palmer

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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“Mothers never die. Children love to resurrect us in they stories.”Folktales and spirits animate this lively and unforgettable coming-of-age tale of two Jamaican-Trinidadian sisters in Brooklyn grappling with their mother’s illness, their father’s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 60%
mysterious 52%
sad 47%
dark 46%
challenging 42%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 21%
tense 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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