Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RacismModerate
Slavery, Suicide, RapeMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 49%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 26%
inspiring 22%
sad 17%
tense 13%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
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
11 hours | first published 1991
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ISBN/UID: 9781799719205
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 30 July 2019
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition This remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who "shares the blood" by two wome...Book Information
11 hours | first published 1991
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ISBN/UID: 9781799719205
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 30 July 2019
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition This remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who "shares the blood" by two wome...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RacismModerate
Slavery, Suicide, RapeMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 49%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 26%
inspiring 22%
sad 17%
tense 13%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
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