Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward

Where the Line Bleeds

Bois Sauvage #1

Jesmyn Ward

230 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in a rural town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Where the Line Bleeds tells the story of fraternal twins Joshua and Christophe, who are graduating high school as the novel begins. The two boys both anticipate and dread their lives as adults. Jo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 651 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 61%
sad 48%
dark 44%
tense 44%
challenging 36%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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