When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn

When the Ground Is Hard

Malla Nunn

272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Edgar Award nominee stuns in this heartrending tale set in a Swaziland boarding school where two girls of different castes bond over a shared copy of Jane Eyre. Adele Joubert loves being one of the popular girls at Keziah Christian Academy. She kn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
inspiring 51%
reflective 46%
hopeful 43%
sad 34%
adventurous 29%
challenging 24%
mysterious 21%
informative 19%
tense 19%
dark 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.11

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