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244 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380975846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 01 December 1997
Description
Acclaimed Playwright, essayist and columnist Pearl Cleage breaks new ground in African American women's literature--with a debut novel that sings and crackles with life-affirming energy as it moves the reader to laughter and tears.As a girl growin...
Community Reviews Summary of 903 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
funny 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 21%
dark 14%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Gun violence, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent
244 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380975846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 01 December 1997
Description
Acclaimed Playwright, essayist and columnist Pearl Cleage breaks new ground in African American women's literature--with a debut novel that sings and crackles with life-affirming energy as it moves the reader to laughter and tears.As a girl growin...
Community Reviews Summary of 903 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
funny 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 21%
dark 14%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Gun violence, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent