The Ballad of Dinah Caldwell by Kate Brauning

The Ballad of Dinah Caldwell

Kate Brauning

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

A futuristic Ozarks thriller inspired by Mumford & Sons' song "Dust Bowl Dance," in which a queer teenage girl sees her mother and brother murdered by a local kingpin and vows revenge and revolution, no matter the cost.

Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
tense 75%
adventurous 58%
dark 58%
reflective 41%
sad 33%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.0

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