The Bridge of Beyond by Barbara Bray, Jamaica Kincaid, Simone Schwarz-Bart

246 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This is an intoxicating tale of love and wonder, mothers and daughters, spiritual values and the grim legacy of slavery on the French Antillean island of Guadeloupe. Here long-suffering Telumee tells her life story and tells us about the proud lin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 85%
challenging 42%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 28%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.13

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