The Good Negress by A.J. Verdelle

The Good Negress

A.J. Verdelle

320 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"Haunting . . . To read The Good Negress is to fall under a spell, to open a window, to fly." --Los Angeles Times Book Review Twenty years after its initial publication, The Good Negress continues to be an important part of the literary canon, as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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