The Dove in the Belly by Jim Grimsley

The Dove in the Belly

Jim Grimsley

322 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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At the University of North Carolina, Ronny’s made some friends, kept his secrets, survived dorm life, and protected his heart.  Until he can’t. Ben is in some ways Ronny’s opposite; he’s big and solid where Ronny is small and slight. Ben’s at UNC ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 64%
hopeful 48%
sad 48%
tense 25%
challenging 17%
dark 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 24%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.31

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