Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Bois Sauvage #3

Jesmyn Ward

292 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The searing and profound odyssey of a Southern family—by National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward. In Jesmyn Wards’s first novel since her National Book Award-winner, Salvage the Bones, she returns to Mississippi and the grand themes of her earli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,041 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
dark 75%
sad 65%
reflective 49%
challenging 40%
tense 34%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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