480 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060557621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 25 May 2004
Description
When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women of the island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados) calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the island's African past an...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
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480 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060557621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 25 May 2004
Description
When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women of the island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados) calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the island's African past an...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.