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256 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538715338
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 10 March 2020
Description
A lush, glittering short story collection exploring female obsession and desire by an award-winning author Roxane Gay calls "a consummate storyteller." From Kentucky to the California desert, these forty-two short stories -- ranging from the 80's...
Community Reviews Summary of 356 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 46%
lighthearted 42%
hopeful 30%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Miscarriage, Domestic abuseMinor
Self harm, Alcohol, Blood
256 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538715338
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 10 March 2020
Description
A lush, glittering short story collection exploring female obsession and desire by an award-winning author Roxane Gay calls "a consummate storyteller." From Kentucky to the California desert, these forty-two short stories -- ranging from the 80's...
Community Reviews Summary of 356 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 46%
lighthearted 42%
hopeful 30%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Miscarriage, Domestic abuseMinor
Self harm, Alcohol, Blood