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72 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780822220091
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
1905, New York City. Esther, a black seamstress, sews exquisite lingerie for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. She has saved enough to allow her to dream of one day opening a beauty salon for black women, and at thirty-f...
Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 60%
hopeful 21%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Alcohol
72 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780822220091
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
1905, New York City. Esther, a black seamstress, sews exquisite lingerie for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. She has saved enough to allow her to dream of one day opening a beauty salon for black women, and at thirty-f...
Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 60%
hopeful 21%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Alcohol