A review by yazzzaayyyy
The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Remarkable. A feat of storytelling, power, queerness, and a love letter to the Black community. Gilda is known and loved. Alexis Pauline Gumbs afterword is a beautiful and emotional tribute to a story and an understanding of black feminism and hope.