The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew

The Dry Grass of August

Anna Jean Mayhew

289 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In this beautifully written debut, Anna Jean Mayhew offers a riveting depiction of Southern life in the throes of segregation and what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthood and for the woman who means the world to her. On a scorchi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 675 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 72%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
dark 16%
informative 16%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 43%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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