A Shout in the Ruins by Kevin Powers

A Shout in the Ruins

Kevin Powers

263 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Virginia during the Civil War and a century beyond, this novel by the award-winning author of THE YELLOW BIRDS explores the brutal legacy of violence and race in American society.Spanning over one hundred years, from the antebellum era to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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