Mama Day by Gloria Naylor

Mama Day

Gloria Naylor

312 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"A fascinating novel that reworks elements of Shakespeare's ", 'The Tempest', ". On the island of Willow Springs, off the Georgia coast, the powers of healer Mama Day are tested by her great niece, Cocoa, a stubbornly emancipated woman endangered ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
mysterious 71%
reflective 56%
dark 46%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
challenging 25%
sad 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.11

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