The Alchemy of Sorrow by Sarah Chorn, Virginia McClain

334 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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These stories wrestle with the experience of loss—of loved ones, of relationships, of a sense of self, of health—and forge a path to hope as characters fight their way forward.From bestsellers and SPFBO finalists to rising voices, 13 exceptionally...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 85%
reflective 80%
hopeful 47%
dark 42%
challenging 23%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 14%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 17%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.91

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