Southland by Nina Revoyr

Southland

Nina Revoyr

350 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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"[A]n absolutely compelling story of family and racial tragedy. Revoyr’s novel is honest in detailing southern California’s brutal history, and honorable in showing how families survived with love and tenacity and dignity."—Susan Straight, author ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
emotional 66%
informative 66%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

4.09

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