The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini

The Bread the Devil Knead

Lisa Allen-Agostini

245 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Alethea Lopez is about to turn 40. Fashionable, feisty and fiercely independent, she manages a boutique in Port of Spain, but behind closed doors she’s covering up bruises from her abusive partner and seeking solace in an affair with her boss. Whe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,032 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 77%
sad 67%
challenging 51%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 39% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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