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208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374721909
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
Inspired by Mrs. Dalloway and Sula, The Days of Afrekete is a tender, surprising novel of two women at midlife who rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other.Liselle Belmont is having a dinner party. It seems a strange occasion—her husband, Winn...
Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 30%
tense 26%
dark 21%
mysterious 17%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, SuicideModerate
Racism, Self harm, Sexual contentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374721909
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
Inspired by Mrs. Dalloway and Sula, The Days of Afrekete is a tender, surprising novel of two women at midlife who rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other.Liselle Belmont is having a dinner party. It seems a strange occasion—her husband, Winn...
Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 30%
tense 26%
dark 21%
mysterious 17%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, SuicideModerate
Racism, Self harm, Sexual contentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship