House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

House of Cotton

Monica Brashears

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery

Description

A stunning, contemporary Black southern gothic novel about what it means to be a poor woman in the God- fearing south. Perfect for readers of The Other Black Girl and LusterMagnolia Brown is nineteen years old, broke, and effectively an orphan. Sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.94

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