Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

Betty

Tiffany McDaniel with Dale Dickey

17 hours, 36 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life A girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,545 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 80%
dark 67%
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 31%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.5

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