Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh

Mercy Street

Jennifer Haigh

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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Description

For almost a decade, Claudia has counseled patients at Mercy Street, a clinic in the heart of the city. The work is consuming, the unending dramas of women in crisis. For its patients, Mercy Street offers more than health care; for many, it is a s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
reflective 51%
dark 38%
challenging 36%
tense 27%
sad 25%
informative 22%
hopeful 8%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 33% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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