Dessa Rose by Sherley Anne Williams

240 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

“Having this treasure of a book available again for new and more readers is not only necessary, it is imperative.” —Toni MorrisonExpanding the canon of African American literature, alongside Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Alice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
adventurous 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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