The Dove in the Belly by Jim Grimsley

The Dove in the Belly

Jim Grimsley

322 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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At the University of North Carolina, Ronny’s made some friends, kept his secrets, survived dorm life, and protected his heart.  Until he can’t. Ben is in some ways Ronny’s opposite; he’s big and solid where Ronny is small and slight. Ben’s at UNC ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 63%
hopeful 50%
sad 47%
tense 23%
challenging 20%
dark 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.32

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