A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell

A Thread of Grace

Mary Doria Russell

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

442 pages | first published 2005

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A powerfully imagined novel . . . a] profoundly moving book that engages the heights and depths of human experience."--Los Angeles Times It is September 8, 1943, and fourteen-year-old Claudette Blum and her father are...
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Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 37%
inspiring 37%
tense 37%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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