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304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
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Language: English
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One of “The 17 Best Summer Reads of 2019” by Harper’s Bazaar!Set in the summer of 1968, a provocative and devastating novel of individual lives caught in the grips of violent history—a timely and poignant story that reverberates with the power of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
tense 61%
sad 55%
challenging 44%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 46%Strong character development?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutalityModerate
Confinement, Alcohol, Sexual violenceMinor
Slavery, Murder, Child abuse304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of “The 17 Best Summer Reads of 2019” by Harper’s Bazaar!Set in the summer of 1968, a provocative and devastating novel of individual lives caught in the grips of violent history—a timely and poignant story that reverberates with the power of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
tense 61%
sad 55%
challenging 44%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 46%Strong character development?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutalityModerate
Confinement, Alcohol, Sexual violenceMinor
Slavery, Murder, Child abuse