Sold by Patricia McCormick

597 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction poetry young adult emotional fast-paced
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A powerful novel written in vignettes about a a Nepalese girl who risks everything for a chance to reclaim her life. Thirteen-year-old Lakshmi lives with her family in a small hut on a mountain in Nepal. Though they are desperately poor, Lakshmi’...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,540 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 76%
dark 68%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
informative 29%
reflective 17%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 5%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 32%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 39% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

4.17

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