Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward

Where the Line Bleeds

Bois Sauvage #1

Jesmyn Ward

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

481 pages | first published 2006

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Set in a rural town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Where the Line Bleeds tells the story of fraternal twins Joshua and Christophe, who are graduating high school as the novel begins. The two boys both anticipate and dread their lives as adults. Jo...
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Summary of 399 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 68%
dark 42%
sad 42%
challenging 36%
tense 34%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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