The Color Of Lightning by Paulette Jiles

The Color Of Lightning

Paulette Jiles

349 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional informative slow-paced

Description

In 1863, as the War Between the States creeps inevitably toward its bloody conclusion, former Kentucky slave Britt Johnson ventures west into unknown territory with his wife, Mary, and their three children, searching for a life and a future. But ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.92

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