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232 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101443477
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 23 September 2010
Description
Introducing a new star of her generation, an electric debut story collection about mixed-race and African-American teenagers, women, and men struggling to find a place in their families and communities.When Danielle Evans’s short story “Virgins” w...
Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 31%
funny 31%
sad 27%
challenging 25%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Bullying, SexismMinor
Suicide attempt, Death, Fatphobia232 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101443477
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 23 September 2010
Description
Introducing a new star of her generation, an electric debut story collection about mixed-race and African-American teenagers, women, and men struggling to find a place in their families and communities.When Danielle Evans’s short story “Virgins” w...
Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
dark 31%
funny 31%
sad 27%
challenging 25%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Bullying, SexismMinor
Suicide attempt, Death, Fatphobia