Paperweight by Meg Haston

Paperweight

Meg Haston

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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This emotionally haunting and beautifully written young adult debut delves into the devastating impact of trauma and loss, in the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls.Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. In her body. And now i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,765 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 76%
dark 56%
reflective 49%
challenging 38%
hopeful 29%
tense 23%
inspiring 17%
informative 15%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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