A Partial History of Lost Causes by Jennifer duBois

A Partial History of Lost Causes

Jennifer duBois

380 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

FINALIST FOR THE PEN/HEMINGWAY PRIZE FOR DEBUT FICTION In Jennifer duBois's mesmerizing and exquisitely rendered debut novel, a long-lost letter links two disparate characters, each searching for meaning against seemingly insurmountable odds. With...

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

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