The Gilda Stories - 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition by Jewelle Gomez

The Gilda Stories - 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

Jewelle Gomez

365 pages • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Over a two hundred year period Gilda witnesses the evils of slavery and racism in North and South America

Community Reviews Summary of 794 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 64%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 35%
challenging 28%
inspiring 22%
sad 17%
tense 15%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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