Beyond the Pale by Elana Dykewomon

Beyond the Pale

Elana Dykewomon

406 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Beyond the Pale — winner of the Lambda Literary Award — tells the stories of two Jewish women living through times of darkness and inhumanity in the early 20th century, capturing their undaunted love and courage in luminous and moving prose. The r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
dark 69%
sad 69%
reflective 53%
challenging 46%
tense 46%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 7%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.38

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