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

From the Author of the National Book Award Finalist News of the World "Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted.... This is glorious work." -- Washington Post "A gripping, deeply relevant book." -- New York Times Book Review From Paulette J...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 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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