11 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary EditionThis remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who "shares the blood" by two women ...
Community Reviews Summary of 625 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 27%
inspiring 21%
sad 17%
tense 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RacismModerate
Slavery, Suicide, RapeMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual assault
11 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
*Expanded 25th Anniversary EditionThis remarkable novel begins in 1850s Louisiana, where Gilda escapes slavery and learns about freedom while working in a brothel. After being initiated into eternal life as one who "shares the blood" by two women ...
Community Reviews Summary of 625 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 27%
inspiring 21%
sad 17%
tense 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, RacismModerate
Slavery, Suicide, RapeMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual assault