The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West

The Two Lives of Sara

Catherine Adel West with Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)

11 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this story of hope, resilience and unexpected love, a young mother finds refuge and friendship at a boardinghouse in 1960s Memphis, Tennessee. Sara King has nothing, save for her secrets and the baby in her belly, as she boards the bus to Memph...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 80%
reflective 41%
dark 39%
challenging 33%
tense 30%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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