The Two Lives of Sara: A Novel by Catherine Adel West

The Two Lives of Sara: A Novel

Catherine Adel West

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this story of hope, resilience and unexpected love, a young mother finds refuge and friendship at a boardinghouse in 1960s Memphis, Tennessee. Sara King has nothing, save for her secrets and the baby in her belly, as she boards the bus to Memph...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 78%
reflective 42%
dark 36%
challenging 33%
tense 28%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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