My Grandmother's Braid by Alina Bronsky

My Grandmother's Braid

Alina Bronsky with Tim Mohr (Translator), Tim Mohr (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional fast-paced
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From the acclaimed author of THE HOTTEST DISHES OF THE TARTAR CUISINE -- "a cruel comic romp ends as a surprisingly winning story of hardship and resilience" (The New Yorker). Max lives with his grandparents in a residential home for refugees in G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
emotional 68%
sad 52%
dark 40%
reflective 36%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.47

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