Painting Their Portraits in Winter: Stories by Myriam Gurba

Painting Their Portraits in Winter: Stories

Myriam Gurba

160 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced

Description

In this artfully crafted collection of new short stories by award-winning author Myriam Gurba, nothing is as it seems on the surface. A Mexican grandmother tells creepy yet fascinating ghost stories to her granddaughters as a way to make them sit ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.64

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