The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

Sue Monk Kidd

400 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees and the forthcoming novel The Book of Longings, a novel about two unforgettable American women. Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a maste...

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Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 54%
sad 53%
reflective 49%
hopeful 40%
challenging 36%
informative 35%
dark 30%
tense 22%
adventurous 13%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.13

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