Fatima, the Biloquist: A Transformation Story by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

Fatima, the Biloquist: A Transformation Story

Nafissa Thompson-Spires

10 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In Nafissa Thompson-Spires's story “Fatima, the Biloquist: A Transformation Story” a teenage Black girl questions her identity and sense of self while attending a predominantly white school. She struggles to feel black enough and befriends Violet,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,532 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
funny 52%
challenging 47%
sad 26%
tense 21%
informative 8%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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