Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen

Black and Blue

Anna Quindlen

288 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark tense medium-paced
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For eighteen years, Fran Benedetto kept her secret. And hid her bruises. And stayed with Bobby because she wanted her son to have a father. And because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Then one night, when she saw the look on her ten-year-o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,944 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 81%
sad 68%
tense 50%
challenging 31%
reflective 18%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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