The Known World by Edward P. Jones

The Known World

Edward P. Jones

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fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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3.77
based on 3,081 reviews

Moods

challenging: 71%

emotional: 66%

dark: 63%

sad: 59%

reflective: 58%

tense: 32%

informative: 28%

adventurous: 9%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 9%

mysterious: 5%

funny: 1%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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