A review by cleches
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Although all of the stories didn’t completely resonate with me, the idea that Black women raised in the church (or raised by women who were in the church) have to suppress so much of who they are/want to be did. Many of the stories centered around sex. Sex is often used asa weapon against women in the church. It’s not talked about, except for unwed girls being responsible for not doing it.
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