Symptomatic by Danzy Senna

Symptomatic

Danzy Senna

224 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A young woman moves to New York City for what promises to be a dream job. Displaced, she feels unsure of her fit in the world. Then comes a look of recognition, a gesture of friendship from an older woman named Greta who shares the same difficult-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.23

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