Graceful Burdens by Roxane Gay

16 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging reflective sad fast-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay comes an unforgettable tale of nightmarish bureaucracy in which genetic profiling has redefined the “unfit mother.” A trip to the library prompts one woman to question her fate in this galvanizing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews

Moods

dark 56%
reflective 54%
emotional 44%
sad 32%
challenging 27%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 27%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.03

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