Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden

240 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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"Strong and folksy storytelling...think Zora Neale Hurston...Sugar speaks of what is real." --The Dallas Morning NewsFrom an exciting new voice in African-American contemporary fiction comes a novel Ebony praised for its "unforgettable images, uni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 773 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 68%
dark 64%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
challenging 26%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 17%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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