When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen

When the Reckoning Comes

LaTanya McQueen

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256 pages | first published 2021

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A haunting novel about a black woman who returns to her hometown for a plantation wedding and the horror that ensues as she reconnects with the blood-soaked history of the land and the best friends she left behind. More than a decade ago, Mira fl...
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Summary of 1112 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 66%
mysterious 53%
emotional 43%
sad 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 26%
informative 10%
adventurous 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 28% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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