202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 January 2005
Description
A spellbinding symphony of passion and hatred, power and perversity, color and class that spans three generations of black women in a fading beach town.In life, Bill Cosey enjoyed the affections of many women, who would do almost anything to gain ...
Community Reviews Summary of 827 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 57%
dark 47%
sad 47%
mysterious 30%
tense 20%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 24% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Mental illness, InfidelityMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage, Slavery
202 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 January 2005
Description
A spellbinding symphony of passion and hatred, power and perversity, color and class that spans three generations of black women in a fading beach town.In life, Bill Cosey enjoyed the affections of many women, who would do almost anything to gain ...
Community Reviews Summary of 827 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 57%
dark 47%
sad 47%
mysterious 30%
tense 20%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 24% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Mental illness, InfidelityMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage, Slavery