Mustard Seed by Laila Ibrahim

284 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The bestselling author of Yellow Crocus returns with a haunting and tender story of three women returning to the plantation they once called home.Oberlin, Ohio, 1868. Lisbeth Johnson was born into privilege in the antebellum South. Jordan Freedman...

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Community Reviews Summary of 535 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 40%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
inspiring 29%
tense 25%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
dark 11%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.1

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