Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of Wench returns to the Civil War era to explore the next chapter of history--the trauma of the War and the end of slavery--in this powerful story of love and healing about three people who struggle to overcom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.25

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