Vivid by Beverly Jenkins

Vivid

The Grayson Family #1

Beverly Jenkins

352 pages • first pub 1995 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance lighthearted fast-paced
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Readers who enjoy spirited historical romances featuring strong-willed protagonists breaking societal norms will find "Vivid" a captivating blend of passion and resilience.

Description

It's 1786 and Dr.Viveca Lancaster is frustrated by the limits placed upon female physicians of color. When she is offered the chance to set up a practice in the small all Black community of Grayson Grove, Michigan she leaves her California home an...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 452 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 58%

emotional: 54%

adventurous: 46%

funny: 43%

hopeful: 39%

informative: 39%

inspiring: 31%

reflective: 15%

relaxing: 10%

tense: 8%

challenging: 5%

mysterious: 5%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
72% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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