Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat

Breath, Eyes, Memory

Edwidge Danticat

234 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced

Description

When her mother leaves Haiti to find work in the US, Sophie is raised by her aunt. Their parting, years later, when her mother sends for her, is as wrenching as the reunion in New York. Though she barely knows her mother they both carry secrets fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,566 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 68%
reflective 60%
dark 51%
challenging 42%
tense 19%
inspiring 16%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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