Gathering of Waters by Bernice L. McFadden

Gathering of Waters

Bernice L. McFadden

252 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced
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One of Essence's Best Books of the Decade A New York Times Notable Book of 2012 Gathering of Waters is a finalist for a Phillis Wheatley Fiction Book Award Gathering of Waters was named a finalist for a 2013 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Gathering o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 70%
reflective 70%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.01

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