320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802127372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A powerhouse collection of stories from the New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay, Difficult Women provides a wry, beautiful, haunting vision of modern America.Award-winning author and livewire talent Roxane Gay burst onto the scene with th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,398 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 61%
sad 53%
reflective 46%
tense 32%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 18% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual assault320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802127372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A powerhouse collection of stories from the New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay, Difficult Women provides a wry, beautiful, haunting vision of modern America.Award-winning author and livewire talent Roxane Gay burst onto the scene with th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,398 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 61%
sad 53%
reflective 46%
tense 32%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 18% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual assault