Paradise by Toni Morrison

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fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The theme of this novel is the anatomy of an internecine war, cultural, religious and racial. It is waged between a community of nuns and the strays and misfits who arrive at their convent for safe haven, and those who dwell in the surrounding bla...

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Moods

challenging 70%
dark 69%
emotional 63%
reflective 53%
mysterious 40%
tense 39%
sad 35%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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