208 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749390785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 02 June 1982
Description
In her heralded first novel, Gloria Naylor weaves together the stories of seven women living in Brewster Place, a bleak inner-city sanctuary, creating a powerful, moving portrait of the strengths, struggles, and hopes of black women in America. Vu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,076 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 66%
dark 37%
challenging 30%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
informative 7%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Addiction208 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749390785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 02 June 1982
Description
In her heralded first novel, Gloria Naylor weaves together the stories of seven women living in Brewster Place, a bleak inner-city sanctuary, creating a powerful, moving portrait of the strengths, struggles, and hopes of black women in America. Vu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,076 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 66%
dark 37%
challenging 30%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
informative 7%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Addiction