Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

Yellow Wife

Sadeqa Johnson

fiction historical emotional fast-paced

288 pages | first published 2021

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Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a relatively sheltered life. Shielded by her mother’s position as the estate’s medicine woman and cherished by the Master’s sister, she is set apart from the others on t...
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Moods

emotional 84%
sad 71%
dark 58%
tense 52%
challenging 51%
informative 31%
reflective 24%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 41% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.42

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