Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Bois Sauvage #3

Jesmyn Ward

8 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD and A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Andrew Carnegie Medal, Aspen Words Literary Prize, and a New York Times bestseller, this majestic, stirring, and widely praised no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,331 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
dark 75%
sad 66%
reflective 49%
challenging 41%
tense 36%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.06

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