Five-Carat Soul by James McBride

Five-Carat Soul

James McBride

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

One of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2017 "A pinball machine zinging with sharp dialogue, breathtaking plot twists and naughty humor... McBride at his brave and joyous best." --New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestsell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
funny 68%
emotional 54%
hopeful 31%
lighthearted 31%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 18%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 82%
slow 11%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.01

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