Bailey's Cafe by Gloria Naylor

Bailey's Cafe

Gloria Naylor

229 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Welcome to Bailey's Cafe, the most mythically real eating place you've ever walked into. Presided over by Bailey himself and his helpmate, Nadine, it is a magnet that draws a wide variety of society's detritus, each with her own story to tell. The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 60%
reflective 56%
sad 52%
tense 39%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.94

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