Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris

Black Butterflies

Priscilla Morris

279 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical drama.

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Sarajevo, spring 1992. Each night, nationalist gangs erect barricades, splitting the diverse city into ethnic enclaves; each morning, the residents – whether Muslim, Croat or Serb – push the makeshift barriers aside.Zora, an artist and teacher, is...

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Community Reviews

4.26
based on 2,299 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

sad: 82%

dark: 59%

challenging: 42%

reflective: 41%

tense: 41%

informative: 36%

hopeful: 19%

inspiring: 17%

adventurous: 4%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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