The Days of Afrekete: A Novel by Asali Solomon

The Days of Afrekete: A Novel

Asali Solomon

208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Inspired by Mrs. Dalloway and Sula, The Days of Afrekete is a tender, surprising novel of two women at midlife who rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other.Liselle Belmont is having a dinner party. It seems a strange occasion—her husband, Winn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 60%
sad 30%
tense 25%
dark 22%
mysterious 19%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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