If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

If You Come Softly

If You Come Softly #1

Jacqueline Woodson

181 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children's Literature Jacqueline Woodson Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,746 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 72%
reflective 58%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 10%
dark 7%
tense 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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