The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

336 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent of the forces that might keep a white boy and an African American girl apart; years later they meet again and their mutual love of music sparks an even more powerful connection. But ...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 1,602 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

hopeful: 47%

reflective: 45%

sad: 33%

adventurous: 25%

inspiring: 25%

mysterious: 16%

tense: 16%

dark: 14%

challenging: 12%

funny: 10%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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