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244 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780641830471
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Acclaimed Playwright, essayist and columnist Pearl Cleage breaks new ground in African American women's literature--with a debut novel that sings and crackles with life-affirming energy as it moves the reader to laughter and tears. As a girl growi...
Community Reviews Summary of 906 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
funny 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 20%
dark 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Drug abuse, RapeModerate
Gun violence, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent244 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780641830471
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Acclaimed Playwright, essayist and columnist Pearl Cleage breaks new ground in African American women's literature--with a debut novel that sings and crackles with life-affirming energy as it moves the reader to laughter and tears. As a girl growi...
Community Reviews Summary of 906 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
funny 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 20%
dark 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Drug abuse, RapeModerate
Gun violence, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Death, Death of parent