Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward

Where the Line Bleeds

Bois Sauvage #1

Jesmyn Ward

256 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 65%
challenging 43%
dark 43%
sad 43%
tense 38%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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