The Break by Katherena Vermette

The Break

Katherena Vermette

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Stella, a young Metis mother, lives with her family by the Break, an isolated strip of land on the edge of their small Canadian town. Glancing out of her window one winter's evening Stella spots someone in trouble; horrified, she calls the police....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,294 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
dark 76%
sad 73%
challenging 53%
reflective 50%
tense 35%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 46% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.35

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