The Polished Hoe by Austin Clarke

The Polished Hoe

Austin Clarke

480 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women of the island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados) calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the island's African past an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

2.92

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