Indigo by Beverly E. Jenkins

Indigo

Beverly E. Jenkins

372 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

Description

As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 555 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
adventurous 51%
hopeful 44%
informative 41%
inspiring 34%
tense 20%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 14%
mysterious 13%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
funny 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.13

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