Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

Family Lore

Elizabeth Acevedo with Elizabeth Acevedo (Narrator), Sixta Morel (Narrator), Danyeli Rodriguez del Orbe (Narrator)

9 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

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From the bestselling, National Book Award–winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, the story of one Dominican American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,229 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 75%
sad 30%
hopeful 28%
funny 18%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
mysterious 15%
tense 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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