Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

470 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life."A girl comes of age against the knife."So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,899 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.51

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