The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

The Water Dancer

Ta-Nehisi Coates with Joe Morton (Narrator)

14 hours, 14 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,211 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 50%
challenging 49%
dark 43%
sad 43%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 29%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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