The Ballad of Dinah Caldwell by Kate Brauning

The Ballad of Dinah Caldwell

Kate Brauning

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A futuristic Ozarks thriller inspired by Mumford & Sons' song "Dust Bowl Dance," in which a queer teenage girl sees her mother and brother murdered by a local kingpin and vows revenge and revolution, no matter the cost.

Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
tense 77%
adventurous 66%
dark 55%
sad 44%
reflective 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 11%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.15

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