Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat

Breath, Eyes, Memory

Edwidge Danticat

234 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced

Description

At an astonishingly young age, Edwidge Danticat has become one of our most celebrated new novelists, a writer who evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti--and the enduring strength of Haiti's women--with a vibrant imagery and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,382 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 67%
reflective 61%
dark 48%
challenging 43%
tense 17%
inspiring 16%
informative 14%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 35% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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