Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

Pomegranate

Helen Elaine Lee with Janina Edwards (Narrator), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

12 hours, 40 minutes first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and self-discovery, particularly those interested in the experiences of queer Black women, motherhood, and the complexities of recovery and addiction.

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The acclaimed author of The Serpent’s Gift returns with this “deep and beautiful” (Jaqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author) story about a queer Black woman working to stay clean, pull her life together, and heal after being released f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 78%
hopeful 59%
challenging 48%
sad 44%
inspiring 41%
dark 32%
tense 16%
informative 8%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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