One Dark Body by Charlotte Watson Sherman

One Dark Body

Charlotte Watson Sherman

210 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction emotional medium-paced

Description

Set in Pearl, Washington, One Dark Body is the story of Raisin, a twelve-year-old girl abandoned at birth by her mother and raised by foster parents along with other damaged and unwanted children. It is the story of her mother, Nola, who has retur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.75

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