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Quicksand by Nella Larsen, Thadious M. Davis
4.0
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Helga is honestly one of the most relatable characters ever. I, too, would upend my entire life because 1. I heard a priest talk for ten minutes, 2. my uncle’s wife was mean to me, and 3. a man proposed to me. The end, although very realistic, was devastating and I refuse to accept that it actually happened. Because why would a man be there???
Also Helga is gay.