The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

The Gilda Stories

Jewelle Gomez

346 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 631 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 61%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 26%
inspiring 22%
sad 16%
tense 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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