Let the Dead Bury Their Dead by Randall Kenan

Let the Dead Bury Their Dead

Randall Kenan

348 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in North Carolina, these are stories about blacks and whites, young and old, rural and sophisticated, the real and fantastical. Named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, nominated for the 1992 National Book Critics Circle Award, and giv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
emotional 63%
reflective 63%
mysterious 45%
challenging 36%
tense 36%
funny 27%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.16

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