The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow by Rita Leganski

The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow

Rita Leganski

fiction fantasy historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2013

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A magical debut novel from Rita Leganski, The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow is the tale of a mute boy whose gift of wondrous hearing reveals family secrets and forgotten voodoo lore, and exposes a murder that threatens the souls of those who love h...
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Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 71%
reflective 57%
sad 42%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 21%
dark 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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