Benediction by Kent Haruf

Benediction

Plainsong #3

Kent Haruf

258 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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When Dad Lewis is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he and his wife must work together, along with their daughter, to make his final days as comfortable as possible, despite the bitter absence of their estranged son. Next door, a young girl moves in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 872 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 76%
sad 73%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 7%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.94

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