Mama Day by Gloria Naylor

Mama Day

Gloria Naylor

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Miranda Day, known as Mama Day, is the elderly matriarch of Willow Springs, a small sea island off the southeast coast of the United States. Mama Day finds herself pitted in mortal combat with dark forces that threaten the body and soul of her bel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
mysterious 72%
reflective 56%
dark 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
funny 27%
sad 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.11

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