A Mercy by Toni Morrison

A Mercy

Toni Morrison

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Description

A powerful tragedy distilled into a jewel of a masterpiece by the Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved and, almost like a prelude to that story, set two centuries earlier. In the 1680s the slave trade was still in its infancy. In the Americas, vi...

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Moods

emotional 63%
reflective 61%
challenging 58%
sad 57%
dark 55%
tense 17%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 43%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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