208 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349012155
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Imprisoned for the bizarre murder of her lover, Eva Medina Canada recalls a life tormented by sexual abuse and emotional violence. Eva's Man is Gayl Jones's second novel.
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 63%
sad 54%
emotional 36%
reflective 36%
mysterious 9%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse208 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349012155
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Imprisoned for the bizarre murder of her lover, Eva Medina Canada recalls a life tormented by sexual abuse and emotional violence. Eva's Man is Gayl Jones's second novel.
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 63%
sad 54%
emotional 36%
reflective 36%
mysterious 9%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse