Bailey's Café by Gloria Naylor

Bailey's Café

Gloria Naylor

240 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in a diner where the food isn't very good and the ambience veers between heaven and hell, this bestselling novel from the author of Mama Day and The Women of Brewster Place is a feast for the senses and the spirit.

Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 60%
reflective 56%
sad 52%
tense 39%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.94

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