The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

Sue Monk Kidd

373 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The #1 New York Times bestseller of hope, daring, and the quest for freedom taken on by two unforgettable American women, from the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees. "A remarkable novel that heightened my sense of what it meant to be a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,538 reviews

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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