I Shimmer Sometimes, Too by Porsha Olayiwola

I Shimmer Sometimes, Too

Porsha Olayiwola

96 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry race emotional reflective slow-paced
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Porsha Olayiwola's debut poetry collection soars with the power and presence of live performance. These poems dip their hands into the fabric of black womanhood and revel in it. Shimmer establishes Olayiwola firmly in the lineage of black queer p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 80%
dark 50%
challenging 34%
inspiring 34%
sad 30%
tense 19%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 69% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 72% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

4.36

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