Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain

368 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced
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This is the first I heard abou Eugenics in the USA! Forced sterilization, of both men and women….particularly in Mississippi.

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Moods

emotional 89%
sad 63%
informative 47%
challenging 39%
reflective 31%
hopeful 30%
dark 27%
tense 22%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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