Prelude to Bruise by Saeed Jones

Prelude to Bruise

Saeed Jones

124 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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Praise for Saeed Jones: "Jones is the kind of writer who's more than wanted: he's desperately needed."--FlavorWire "This book leaves your body transformed in a way that poetry should." --ElevenEleven "I get shout-happy when I read these poems; th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 72%
dark 48%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
tense 24%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 35%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 84% | Character: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 52% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 52% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.32

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