fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

477 pages | first published 2013

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One of The New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the YearLONGLISTED 2015 - International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award From the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun, a dazzling new novel: a story of love and race centered around a ...
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Summary of 25127 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 67%
informative 38%
challenging 30%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 26%
funny 22%
sad 14%
adventurous 11%
tense 5%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.34

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