Graceful Burdens by Roxane Gay

Graceful Burdens

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Roxane Gay

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fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging reflective sad fast-paced

24 pages | first published 2020

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From New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay comes an unforgettable tale of nightmarish bureaucracy in which genetic profiling has redefined the “unfit mother.” A trip to the library prompts one woman to question her fate in this galvanizing...
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Summary of 697 reviews

Moods

dark 56%
reflective 55%
emotional 43%
sad 30%
challenging 28%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 20%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 26%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 32% | Character: 26% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

4.03

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