Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad, Linda Gaboriau

Scorched

Le Sang des Promesses #2

Wajdi Mouawad, Linda Gaboriau

83 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Twin children Jeanne and Simon want to solve the mystery of their origins. In retracing the bitter history of their mother, who is about to die, other characters come into the story—witnesses or key players able to assist in the investigation. Car...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
emotional 79%
sad 70%
reflective 62%
tense 39%
mysterious 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 21%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.19

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