The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks

The Sweet Hereafter

Russell Banks

272 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

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The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks is a poignant and provocative novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate character-driven stories about the complexities of small-town life, the power of community, and the human experience of coping with tragedy and loss.

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When fourteen children from the small town of Sam Dent are lost in a tragic accident, its citizens are confronted with one of life’s most difficult and disturbing questions: When the worst happens, whom do you blame, and how do you cope? Masterful...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 912 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

sad: 75%

emotional: 65%

reflective: 57%

challenging: 22%

tense: 15%

mysterious: 10%

inspiring: 5%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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