Daughters of the Dust by Julie Dash

Daughters of the Dust

Julie Dash

320 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical race challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Inspired by her Sundance Festival award-winning film "Daughters of the Dust," Julie Dash has put her cinematic vision on the page, penning a rich, magical new novel which extends her story of a family of complex, independent African-American women...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
funny 66%
inspiring 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
informative 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.69

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