Elsewhere, California by Dana Johnson

Elsewhere, California

Dana Johnson

276 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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"Avery's evolution--a black woman trying to claim her place--is as heartbreaking as it is humorous, powerful as it is poignant." --Los Angeles TimesAs a young girl, Avery escaped the violent streets of Los Angeles to a more gentrified existence in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.98

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