The Lives of Diamond Bessie by Jody Hadlock

The Lives of Diamond Bessie

Jody Hadlock

328 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
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Inspired by a true story… Pregnant out of wedlock, sixteen-year-old Annie Moore is sent to live at a convent for fallen women. When the nuns take her baby, Annie escapes, determined to find a way to be reunited with her daughter. But few rights...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

sad 71%
emotional 57%
mysterious 57%
dark 50%
challenging 35%
informative 35%
tense 35%
adventurous 28%
reflective 21%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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