Mercy by Lucille Clifton

79 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction poetry emotional reflective slow-paced
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Lucille Clifton's poetry carries her deep concerns for the world's children, the stratification of American society, those people lost or forgotten amid the crushing race of Western materialism and technology. In turns sad, troubled and angry, her...

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4.14
based on 65 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 80%

challenging: 40%

dark: 40%

sad: 40%

hopeful: 20%

inspiring: 20%

mysterious: 20%

tense: 20%


Pace

75% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose N/A
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