Benang: From the Heart by Kim Scott

Benang: From the Heart

Kim Scott

502 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism race challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Oceanic in its rhythms and understanding, brilliant in its use of language and image, moving in its largeness of spirit, compelling in its narrative scope and style, this intriguing journey is a celebration and lament—of beginning and return, of o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
dark 75%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.0

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