A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci

A Calamity of Souls

David Baldacci

489 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
tense 67%
sad 56%
challenging 51%
dark 51%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
hopeful 24%
informative 21%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 18%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 25% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%

Average rating

4.3

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