From Caucasia, with Love by Danzy Senna

From Caucasia, with Love

Danzy Senna

493 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Growing up amidst the power politics of 1970s America, Birdie and her older sister Cole are so close they speak their own language. Daughters of a white activist mother and a black academic father, Birdie appears white, Cole black, their relations...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,092 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 62%
sad 42%
challenging 36%
tense 31%
mysterious 21%
informative 16%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 12%
dark 11%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.08

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