The Untelling by Tayari Jones

The Untelling

Tayari Jones

336 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Aria is no stranger to tragedy -- as a young girl, she and her older sister and mother survived a car crash that took the lives of their father and beloved baby sister. And although relations with her remaining family are strained, she's done her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 406 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 67%
sad 64%
challenging 22%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
dark 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 32%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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