A Shout in the Ruins by Kevin Powers

A Shout in the Ruins

Kevin Powers

272 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set in Virginia during the Civil War and a century beyond, this novel by the award-winning author of THE YELLOW BIRDS explores the brutal legacy of violence and race in American society.Spanning over one hundred years, from the antebellum era to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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