179 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781949199741
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characte...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
funny 38%
sad 27%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
dark 14%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 9%
tense 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, HomophobiaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, Child abuseMinor
Abortion
179 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781949199741
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: West Virginia University Press
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characte...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
funny 38%
sad 27%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
dark 14%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 9%
tense 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, HomophobiaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, Child abuseMinor
Abortion