Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

Gingerbread

Helen Oyeyemi

291 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children's stories - equal parts wholesome and uncanny - beloved novelist Helen Oyeyemi invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,938 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
challenging 51%
adventurous 37%
reflective 31%
funny 23%
emotional 22%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 8%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.27

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