The Book of Harlan by Bernice L. McFadden

The Book of Harlan

Bernice L. McFadden

352 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced
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Bernice L. McFadden has been named the Go On Girl Book Club's 2018 Author of the YearWINNER of the 2017 American Book AwardWINNER of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Fiction)2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee (Fiction) A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 73%
reflective 57%
dark 52%
informative 52%
tense 31%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.12

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