The Queen of Palmyra
The Queen of Palmyra
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
390
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1960s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Queen of Palmyra by Minrose Gwin follows ten-year-old Florence Forest as she comes of age in 1960s Mississippi amidst racism, family strife, and secrets. Florence navigates life with an abusive, KKK-member father and a deeply troubled mother, while forming connections with the African American community and facing the harsh realities of racial violence. The novel involves racism, child abuse, and violence.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Reviews & Readership
2,207 ratings
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Review Roundup
The reviews for Minrose Gwin's The Queen of Palmyra reveal a complex, evocative portrayal of racial tensions in the 1960s South. Praised for its vivid characters and atmospheric setting, the novel adeptly captures a young girl's perspective. Some critics find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a compelling yet occasionally flawed read.
Who Should Read The Queen of Palmyra?
Readers who appreciate The Queen of Palmyra by Minrose Gwin will enjoy intense, character-driven, Southern Gothic stories. Fans of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird or Kathryn Stockett's The Help will find its exploration of race, identity, and family in the 1960s American South compelling.
2,207 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
390
Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1960s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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