The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

The Gilda Stories

Jewelle Gomez

346 pages first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Over a two hundred year period Gilda witnesses the evils of slavery and racism in North and South America

Community Reviews Summary of 957 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 60%
adventurous 50%
dark 49%
hopeful 37%
mysterious 33%
challenging 27%
inspiring 22%
sad 14%
tense 14%
informative 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.96

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