The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

The Gilda Stories

Jewelle Gomez

365 pages • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Over a two hundred year period Gilda witnesses the evils of slavery and racism in North and South America

Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 62%
adventurous 48%
dark 48%
hopeful 39%
mysterious 35%
challenging 24%
inspiring 21%
sad 15%
tense 14%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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