We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

We Are Not From Here

Jenny Torres Sanchez

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,027 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 83%
challenging 70%
tense 60%
dark 56%
reflective 32%
adventurous 30%
informative 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.52

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