Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable bonds of family and community, particularly those interested in historical fiction, literary fiction, and stories about the Civil Rights Movement and the experiences of Black women and girls.

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Two Black sisters growing up in small-town New England fight to protect their home, their bodies, and their dreams as the civil rights movement sweeps the nation in this “magical, magnificent novel, that amounts to a secret history of an America w...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 117 reviews

Moods

emotional: 91%

sad: 78%

dark: 59%

reflective: 56%

challenging: 29%

tense: 27%

hopeful: 13%

inspiring: 13%

informative: 10%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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