Five-Carat Soul by James McBride

Five-Carat Soul

James McBride

432 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 297 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
reflective 70%
emotional 58%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 29%
sad 25%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.01

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