A Mercy by Toni Morrison

A Mercy

Toni Morrison

167 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In "one of Morrison's most haunting works" (New York Times) the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner reveals what lies beneath the surface of slavery. But at its heart, like Beloved, it is the story of a mother and a daughter—a mothe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,381 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 62%
sad 57%
challenging 56%
dark 54%
tense 17%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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