Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans

Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self

Danielle Evans

232 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction race short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Introducing a new star of her generation, an electric debut story collection about young African-American and mixed-race teens, women, and men struggling to find a place in their families and communities. When Danielle Evans's short story "Virgi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
funny 33%
sad 29%
dark 26%
challenging 24%
tense 15%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 24%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 34% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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