The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin

The Dead Don't Dance

Awakening #1

Charles Martin

320 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

A sleepy rural town in South Carolina. The end of summer and a baby about to be born. But in the midst of hope and celebration comes unexpected tragedy, and Dylan Styles must come to terms with how much he's lost. Will the music of his heart be st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 57%
sad 57%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.02

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