Anarcha Speaks: A History in Poems by Dominique Christina, Tyehimba Jess

Anarcha Speaks: A History in Poems

Dominique Christina, Tyehimba Jess

95 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction feminism historical poetry challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The reimagined story of Anarcha, an enslaved Black woman, subjected to medical experiments by Dr. Marion Sims. Selected by Tyehimba Jess as a National Poetry Series winner.In this provocative collection by award-winning poet and artist Dominique C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
dark 66%
informative 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

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4.6

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