Bailey's Cafe by Gloria Naylor

Bailey's Cafe

Gloria Naylor

240 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Set in a diner where the food isn't very good and the ambience veers between heaven and hell, this bestselling novel from the author of Mama Day and The Women of Brewster Place is a feast for the senses and the spirit. -A virtuoso orchestration of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
dark 66%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
funny 13%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 24%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 34% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.95

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