288 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780872866744
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: City Lights Books
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition This remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who shares the blood by two women ...
Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
adventurous 50%
dark 48%
hopeful 39%
mysterious 35%
challenging 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 16%
tense 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RapeModerate
Racism, Slavery, SuicideMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Vomit288 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780872866744
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: City Lights Books
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition This remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who shares the blood by two women ...
Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
adventurous 50%
dark 48%
hopeful 39%
mysterious 35%
challenging 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 16%
tense 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RapeModerate
Racism, Slavery, SuicideMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Vomit