The Days of Afrekete by Asali Solomon

The Days of Afrekete

Asali Solomon with Karen Chilton (Narrator)

5 hours, 33 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Inspired by Mrs. Dalloway and Sula, The Days of Afrekete is a tender, surprising novel of two women at midlife who rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other.Liselle Belmont is having a dinner party. It seems a strange occasion—her husband, Winn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 61%
sad 27%
tense 25%
dark 22%
challenging 19%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 15%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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