The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini

The Bread the Devil Knead

Lisa Allen-Agostini

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

245 pages | first published 2021

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Alethea Lopez is about to turn 40. Fashionable, feisty and fiercely independent, she manages a boutique in Port of Spain, but behind closed doors she’s covering up bruises from her abusive partner and seeking solace in an affair with her boss. Whe...
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Summary of 964 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
emotional 74%
sad 64%
challenging 52%
reflective 43%
tense 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 14%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 39% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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