Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall

Whistling Past the Graveyard

Susan Crandall with Amy Rubinate (Narrator)

11 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful medium-paced
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In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old spitfire Starla Claudelle runs away from her strict grandmother's home. Mamie is the nearest thing to family Starla has. After being put on restriction yet again for her sassy mouth, Starla is caught sneaking o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,684 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
adventurous 57%
hopeful 55%
reflective 45%
inspiring 40%
tense 40%
sad 33%
challenging 30%
funny 22%
informative 15%
dark 13%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 20%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 46% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.96

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