Probably Ruby by Lisa Bird-Wilson

Probably Ruby

Lisa Bird-Wilson

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

An Indigenous woman adopted by white parents goes in search of her identity in this unforgettable debut novel about family, race, and history. This is the story of a woman in search of herself, in every sense. When we first meet Ruby, a Métis wom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
sad 51%
dark 41%
challenging 35%
hopeful 19%
funny 13%
tense 11%
informative 10%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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