The Days of Afrekete by Asali Solomon

The Days of Afrekete

Asali Solomon

208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Inspired by Mrs. Dalloway and Sula, The Days of Afrekete is a tender, surprising novel of two women at midlife who rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other.Liselle Belmont is having a dinner party. It seems a strange occasion—her husband, Winn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 58%
sad 30%
tense 26%
dark 21%
mysterious 17%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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