Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat

Breath, Eyes, Memory

Edwidge Danticat

234 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced

Description

At an astonishingly young age, Edwidge Danticat has become one of our most celebrated new novelists, a writer who evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti--and the enduring strength of Haiti's women--with a vibrant imagery and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,364 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 68%
reflective 60%
dark 50%
challenging 44%
tense 18%
inspiring 17%
informative 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 34% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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