The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell

The Waters

Bonnie Jo Campbell

383 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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Description

A master of rural noir returns with a fierce, mesmerizing novel about exceptional women and the soul of a small town.On an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp--an area known as "The Waters" to the residents of nearby Whiteheart, Michigan--herbali...

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Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 61%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
mysterious 22%
dark 21%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 15%
informative 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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