The Gilda Stories: The immortal cult classic by Jewelle L. Gómez

The Gilda Stories: The immortal cult classic

Jewelle L. Gómez with Alexis Pauline Gumbs (Contributor)

288 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced
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 The night hides many things . . . Louisiana, 1850. A young girl escapes slavery and is taken in by two mysterious women. Rumoured to be witches, the pair travel only at night, dress in men's clothing and seem to know others' innermost thoughts. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 60%
adventurous 50%
dark 48%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 33%
challenging 26%
inspiring 22%
sad 14%
tense 14%
informative 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 16%

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?

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

Average rating

3.97

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