The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

The Gilda Stories

Jewelle Gomez

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

252 pages | first published 1991

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Over a two hundred year period Gilda witnesses the evils of slavery and racism in North and South America
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Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 62%
dark 49%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 37%
challenging 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 17%
tense 13%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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