Blu's Hanging by Lois-Ann Yamanaka

Blu's Hanging

Lois-Ann Yamanaka

261 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

On the Hawaiian island of Molokai, life goes on for the three young Ogata children after the death of their mother and subsequent emotional withdrawal of their grief and guilt-stricken "Poppy." The eldest at 13, Ivah is now responsible for the saf...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
dark 66%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.69

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