Graceful Burdens by Roxane Gay

16 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging reflective sad fast-paced
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From New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay comes an unforgettable tale of nightmarish bureaucracy in which genetic profiling has redefined the “unfit mother.”A trip to the library prompts one woman to question her fate in this galvanizing s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,025 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
reflective 43%
emotional 42%
sad 31%
challenging 30%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 20%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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