Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans

Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self

Danielle Evans

232 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction race short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Introducing a new star of her generation, an electric debut story collection about mixed-race and African-American teenagers, women, and men struggling to find a place in their families and communities.When Danielle Evans’s short story “Virgins” w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 793 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 74%
dark 31%
funny 30%
sad 29%
challenging 26%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 6%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.1

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