Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Take My Hand

Dolen Perkins-Valdez with Lauren J. Daggett (Narrator)

10 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A searing and compassionate new novel about a young Black nurse’s shocking discovery and burning quest for justice in post-segregation Alabama, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench. Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,977 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 67%
informative 62%
reflective 52%
challenging 44%
inspiring 24%
dark 23%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 17% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.46

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