fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 1984

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Set on and around a North Dakota reservation, Love Medicine tells the story of the Lamartines and the Kashpaws – two extraordinary families whose fates are united and sustained in a harsh world by the strength and diversity of their love. We meet...
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Summary of 1534 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 71%
challenging 53%
sad 43%
dark 34%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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