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

4.19
based on 400 reviews

Moods

emotional: 93%

reflective: 60%

sad: 51%

hopeful: 50%

tense: 25%

challenging: 22%

dark: 9%

inspiring: 9%

funny: 8%

lighthearted: 6%

adventurous: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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