The Good Negress by A.J. Verdelle

The Good Negress

A.J. Verdelle

327 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A brilliant, eye-opening, and critically acclaimed debut novel that follows a young black girl's coming of age as she comes to question the legacies of her family and culture and begins to determine her course for the future.

Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.51

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