After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz

After Sappho

Selby Wynn Schwartz

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An exhilarating debut from a radiant new voice, After Sappho reimagines the intertwined lives of feminists at the turn of the twentieth century.“The first thing we did was change our names. We were going to be Sappho,” so begins this intrepid debu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 568 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
informative 61%
challenging 47%
inspiring 42%
emotional 37%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 14%
sad 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | N/A: 10% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.74

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