The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson

The Twelve-Mile Straight

Eleanor Henderson

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fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Henderson, an audacious American epic set in rural Georgia during the years of the Depression and Prohibition.Cotton County, Georgia, 1930: in a house full of secrets, two babies--one light-skinned, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 66%
dark 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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