The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson

The Salt Roads

Nalo Hopkinson

400 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A landmark work by a brilliant young author, THE SALT ROADS transports readers across centuries and civilizations as it fearlessly explores the relationships women have with their lovers, their people, and the divine. Jeanne Duval, the ginger-colo...

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Moods

dark 75%
challenging 69%
emotional 50%
sad 44%
tense 41%
reflective 38%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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