The Garden of Broken Things by Francesca Momplaisir

The Garden of Broken Things

Francesca Momplaisir with Jade Wheeler (Narrator), Karen Chilton (Narrator), Francesca Momplaisir (Narrator)

9 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

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A novel about one family wading through the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, from the acclaimed author who has been compared to Toni Morrison “at the height of her power” (Harper’s Bazaar)—a haunting and astonishing story...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
challenging 70%
sad 70%
dark 64%
tense 52%
reflective 47%
informative 11%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.63

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