Blu's Hanging by Lois-Ann Yamanaka

Blu's Hanging

Lois-Ann Yamanaka

261 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

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On the Hawaiian island of Molokai, life goes on for the three young Ogata children after the death of their mother and subsequent emotional withdrawal of their grief and guilt-stricken "Poppy." The eldest at 13, Ivah is now responsible for the saf...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
dark 71%
challenging 57%
sad 57%
tense 57%
funny 42%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.68

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