I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith

I Talk Like a River

Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith

18 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
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When a boy who stutters feels isolated, alone, and incapable of communicating in the way he'd like, it takes a kindly father and a walk by the river to help him find his voice. Through this powerful and uplifting story, poet Jordan Scott uses his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
inspiring 73%
hopeful 59%
reflective 49%
informative 24%
challenging 14%
sad 12%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 28%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.55

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