Women in the Shadows by Ann Bannon

Women in the Shadows

Beebo Brinker #3

Ann Bannon

200 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging slow-paced
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Designated the "Queen of Lesbian Pulp" for her landmark novels beginning in 1957, Ann Bannon’s work defined lesbian fiction for the pre-Stonewall generation. Following the release of Cleis Press’s new editions of Beebo Brinker and Odd Girl Out, Wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
emotional 66%
challenging 50%
tense 41%
sad 33%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.15

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