Torch by Cheryl Strayed

Torch

Cheryl Strayed

13 hours, 16 minutes • first pub 2006 (view editions) user-added

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Torch by Cheryl Strayed is ideal for readers who appreciate deeply emotional, character-driven stories exploring the complexities of grief and resilience within family bonds.

Description

In her debut novel, the bestselling author of Wild weaves a searing and luminous tale of a family's grief after unexpected loss. "Work hard. Do good. Be incredible!" is the advice Teresa Rae Wood shares with the listeners of her local radio show, ...

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Community Reviews

3.54
based on 940 reviews

Moods

sad: 89%

emotional: 85%

reflective: 60%

dark: 32%

challenging: 21%

hopeful: 21%

adventurous: 7%

inspiring: 7%

funny: 3%

tense: 3%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
88% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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