Dessa Rose by Sherley Anne Williams

Dessa Rose

Sherley Anne Williams

240 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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“Having this treasure of a book available again for new and more readers is not only necessary, it is imperative.” —Toni MorrisonExpanding the canon of African American literature, alongside Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Alice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 60%
sad 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
tense 40%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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