An evening in Guanima: A treasury of folktales from the Bahamas by Patricia Glinton-Meicholas

An evening in Guanima: A treasury of folktales from the Bahamas

Patricia Glinton-Meicholas

159 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced
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"In folk stories, magic drums, ghosts, obedient and disobedient children, heros, tricksters and birds that assume human form hold sway in a world where poetic justice always brings about a satisfactory ending. This is the patrimony of childhood an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

adventurous 40%
funny 40%
informative 40%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 40%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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