Five-Carat Soul by James McBride

Five-Carat Soul

James McBride

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The stories in Five-Carat Soul--none of them ever published before--spring from the place where identity, humanity, and history converge. McBride explores the ways we learn from the world and the people around us. An antiques dealer discovers that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 71%
emotional 52%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 19%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 12%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.0

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