When Trying to Return Home by Jennifer Maritza McCauley

When Trying to Return Home

Jennifer Maritza McCauley with Psalm Morant (Narrator), Andréa Agosto (Narrator)

5 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Profoundly moving and powerful, the stories in When Trying to Return Home dig deeply into the question of belonging. A young woman is torn between overwhelming love for her mother and the need to break free from her damaging influence during a des...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 64%
challenging 30%
sad 26%
tense 23%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
dark 19%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.71

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