In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas

In the Upper Country

Kai Thomas

352 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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The fates of two unforgettable women—one just beginning a journey of reckoning and self-discovery and the other completing her life’s last vital act—intertwine in this sweeping, powerful novel set at the terminus of the Underground Railroad.In the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
reflective 54%
informative 50%
challenging 43%
sad 43%
dark 37%
tense 25%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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