On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library by Glory Edim

On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library

Glory Edim

224 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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NPR • Best Books of 2021 Proudly introducing the Well-Read Black Girl Library Series, On Girlhood is a lovingly curated anthology celebrating short fiction from such luminaries as Rita Dove, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, and more. “When you look ov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 70%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 32%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
informative 21%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | N/A: 13% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

4.29

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