The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

Deesha Philyaw

224 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good.There is fourteen-year-old Jael, who nurses a crush on the preacher’s wif...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 79%
funny 38%
sad 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
dark 14%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.32

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