Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

Gingerbread

Helen Oyeyemi

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging mysterious slow-paced
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The prize-winning, bestselling author of Boy, Snow, Bird and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours returns with a bewitching and inventive novel. Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children's stories, beloved novelist Helen ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,795 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
challenging 46%
adventurous 37%
reflective 31%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.26

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