A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell

A Thread of Grace

Mary Doria Russell

442 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in Italy during the dramatic finale of World War II, this new novel is the first in seven years by the bestselling author of The Sparrow and Children of God.It is September 8, 1943, and fourteen-year-old Claudette Blum is learning Italian with...

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Moods

emotional 73%
sad 73%
dark 53%
tense 46%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
informative 33%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 46%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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