Black Wave by Michelle Tea

Black Wave

Michelle Tea

176 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

"Wild, wickedly funny, and refreshingly relevant."—Elle"Raucous . . . [and] unapologetically raw."—New York TimesIt's 1999 in San Francisco, and as shockwaves of gentrification sweep through Michelle's formerly scruffy neighborhood, money troubles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 68%
emotional 50%
funny 45%
challenging 36%
adventurous 31%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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