The Gilda Stories: The immortal cult classic by Jewelle L. Gómez

The Gilda Stories: The immortal cult classic

Jewelle L. Gómez with Alexis Pauline Gumbs (Contributor)

288 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

 The night hides many things . . . Louisiana, 1850. A young girl escapes slavery and is taken in by two mysterious women. Rumoured to be witches, the pair travel only at night, dress in men's clothing and seem to know others' innermost thoughts. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 64%
dark 51%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 35%
challenging 27%
inspiring 21%
sad 17%
tense 14%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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