Benediction by Kent Haruf

Benediction

Plainsong #3

Kent Haruf

272 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

From the beloved and best-selling author of Plainsong and Eventide comes a story of life and death, and the ties that bind, once again set out on the High Plains in Holt, Colorado. When Dad Lewis is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he and his wife,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 679 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 15%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.96

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