Dark Roots by Cate Kennedy

Dark Roots

Cate Kennedy

182 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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In these sublimely sophisticated tales, Cate Kennedy opens up worlds of finely observed detail. Her stories are populated by people at tipping points in their lives Ð moments that find them poised between a familiar past and an unfamiliar future. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 71%
dark 57%
mysterious 50%
funny 42%
sad 42%
challenging 35%
tense 35%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.54

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