Women in the Shadows by Ann Bannon

Women in the Shadows

Beebo Brinker #3

Ann Bannon

200 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging slow-paced

Description

Designated the "Queen of Lesbian Pulp" for her landmark novels beginning in 1957, Ann Bannon’s work defined lesbian fiction for the pre-Stonewall generation. Following the release of Cleis Press’s new editions of Beebo Brinker and Odd Girl Out, Wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.14

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