A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci

A Calamity of Souls

David Baldacci

489 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
tense 71%
sad 61%
dark 57%
challenging 47%
reflective 42%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 19%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 22% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.33

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