Bamboo People by Mitali Perkins

Bamboo People

Mitali Perkins

272 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional fast-paced
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Description

Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-smart Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. When Chiko is forced into the army by trickery, he must find the courage to survive the mental and pyhysical punishme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 55%
informative 55%
sad 55%
tense 44%
inspiring 33%

Pace

fast 81%
slow 9%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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