My Name is Yip: A gold-rush adventure story of murder, friendship and redemption by Paddy Crewe

My Name is Yip: A gold-rush adventure story of murder, friendship and redemption

Paddy Crewe

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Yip Tolroy and his fiery Mama run the general store in Heron's Creek, Georgia. An uneventful life, until gold is discovered nearby and Yip is caught up in a bloody, grievous crime forcing him to flee. On the run, friendless and alone, he meets Du...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 70%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 30%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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