Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

Red at the Bone

Jacqueline Woodson

208 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Moving forward and backward in time, Jacqueline Woodson's taut and powerful new novel uncovers the role that history and community have played in the experiences, decisions, and relationships of these families, and in the life of the new child.  A...

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Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 79%
sad 41%
challenging 24%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 10%
dark 8%
tense 8%
informative 3%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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