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Paule Marshall
256 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0525483039
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Avey Johnson-a black, middle-aged, middle-class widow given to hats, gloves, and pearls-has long since put behind her the Harlem of her childhood."--Back cover.
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
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Miscarriage, Vomit—
Paule Marshall
256 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0525483039
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Avey Johnson-a black, middle-aged, middle-class widow given to hats, gloves, and pearls-has long since put behind her the Harlem of her childhood."--Back cover.
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Vomit