Symptomatic by Danzy Senna

Symptomatic

Danzy Senna

220 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A young woman moves to New York City for what promises to be a dream job. Displaced, she feels unsure of her fit in the world. Then comes a look of recognition, a gesture of friendship from an older woman named Greta who shares the same difficult-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 71%
tense 71%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
funny 42%
reflective 28%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.2

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