The Good Braider by Terry Farish

The Good Braider

Terry Farish

213 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction poetry young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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In spare free verse laced with unforgettable images, Viola’s strikingly original voice sings out the story of her family's journey from war-torn Sudan, to Cairo, and finally to Portland, Maine. Here, in the sometimes too close embrace of the local...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
dark 50%
informative 50%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.84

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