Elsewhere, California by Dana Johnson

Elsewhere, California

Dana Johnson

276 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"Avery's evolution--a black woman trying to claim her place--is as heartbreaking as it is humorous, powerful as it is poignant." --Los Angeles TimesAs a young girl, Avery escaped the violent streets of Los Angeles to a more gentrified existence in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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