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202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 January 2005
Description
A spellbinding symphony of passion and hatred, power and perversity, color and class that spans three generations of black women in a fading beach town.In life, Bill Cosey enjoyed the affections of many women, who would do almost anything to gain ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,294 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 57%
dark 54%
sad 50%
mysterious 31%
tense 26%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 23% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, RapeModerate
Racism, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage
202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 January 2005
Description
A spellbinding symphony of passion and hatred, power and perversity, color and class that spans three generations of black women in a fading beach town.In life, Bill Cosey enjoyed the affections of many women, who would do almost anything to gain ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,294 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 57%
dark 54%
sad 50%
mysterious 31%
tense 26%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 23% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, RapeModerate
Racism, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage