Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf

Little Mercies

Heather Gudenkauf

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional fast-paced

Description

Veteran social worker Ellen Moore has seen the worst side of humanity; the vilest acts one person can commit against another. She is a fiercely dedicated children's advocate and a devoted mother and wife. But one blistering summer day, a simple mo...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 70%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
dark 10%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.91

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