Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

Salvage the Bones

Bois Sauvage #2

Jesmyn Ward

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional sad tense slow-paced

261 pages | first published 2011

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A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. A hard drinker, largely absent, he doesn't show concern for much else. Esch and her three brothers ...
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Moods

emotional 84%
sad 62%
tense 55%
dark 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 37%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 43%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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4.05

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