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192 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140066906
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 June 1983
Description
The National Book Award-winning novel – and contemporary classic – that launched the brilliant career of Gloria Naylor, now with a foreword by Tayari JonesIn her heralded first novel, Gloria Naylor weaves together the stories of seven women living...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,636 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 63%
dark 42%
challenging 33%
tense 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 6%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Sexual assault, HomophobiaModerate
Child death, Alcoholism192 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140066906
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 June 1983
Description
The National Book Award-winning novel – and contemporary classic – that launched the brilliant career of Gloria Naylor, now with a foreword by Tayari JonesIn her heralded first novel, Gloria Naylor weaves together the stories of seven women living...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,636 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 63%
dark 42%
challenging 33%
tense 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 6%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, HomophobiaModerate
Child death, Alcoholism