Dark Roots by Cate Kennedy

Dark Roots

Cate Kennedy

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

192 pages | first published 2006

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In these sublimely sophisticated tales, Cate Kennedy opens up worlds of finely observed detail. Her stories are populated by people at tipping points in their lives — moments that find them poised between a familiar past and an unfamiliar future. ...
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Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
dark 71%
emotional 71%
mysterious 71%
sad 71%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
funny 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.56

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