Glory O'Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King

Glory O'Brien's History of the Future

A.S. King

368 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult challenging reflective medium-paced
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In this masterpiece about freedom, feminism, and destiny, Printz Honor author A.S. King tells the epic story of a girl coping with devastating loss at long last--a girl who has no idea that the future needs her, and that the present needs her even...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 57%
dark 54%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 30%
sad 27%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 18%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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