Benediction by Kent Haruf

Benediction

Plainsong #3

Kent Haruf

272 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A story of life and death, family and community, set out on the high plains of Colorado. Dad Lewis is dying. As the residents of Holt, Colorado pass in and out of his front door to voice their farewells, their prayers, their good wishes, Dad's wif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 680 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 15%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.96

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