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208 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Esi decides to divorce after enduring yet another morning's marital rape. Though her friends and family remain baffled by her decision (after all, he doesn't beat her!), Esi holds fast. When she falls in love with a married man—wealthy, and able t...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 21%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 44%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RapeModerate
Death, Violence208 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Esi decides to divorce after enduring yet another morning's marital rape. Though her friends and family remain baffled by her decision (after all, he doesn't beat her!), Esi holds fast. When she falls in love with a married man—wealthy, and able t...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 21%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 44%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RapeModerate
Death, Violence