The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew

The Dry Grass of August

Anna Jean Mayhew

304 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In this beautifully written debut, Anna Jean Mayhew offers a riveting depiction of Southern life in the throes of segregation, what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthood--and for the woman who means the world to her . . . On a sco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 66%
reflective 40%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.62

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