Southland by Nina Revoyr

Southland

Nina Revoyr

350 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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"[A]n absolutely compelling story of family and racial tragedy. Revoyr’s novel is honest in detailing southern California’s brutal history, and honorable in showing how families survived with love and tenacity and dignity."—Susan Straight, author ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 62%
sad 62%
dark 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.09

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