The Lives of Diamond Bessie by Jody Hadlock

The Lives of Diamond Bessie

Jody Hadlock

328 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Description

Inspired by a true story… Pregnant out of wedlock, sixteen-year-old Annie Moore is sent to live at a convent for fallen women. When the nuns take her baby, Annie escapes, determined to find a way to be reunited with her daughter. But few rights...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

sad 69%
emotional 53%
mysterious 53%
dark 46%
informative 38%
tense 38%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
reflective 23%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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