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181 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142415511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 07 January 2010
Description
A powerfully moving novel from a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Evie Thomas is not who she used to be. Once she had a best friend, a happy home and a loving grandmother living nearby. Once her name was Toswiah. Now, everything is differe...
Community Reviews Summary of 265 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 76%
challenging 38%
dark 30%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Police brutalityMinor
Death
181 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142415511
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 07 January 2010
Description
A powerfully moving novel from a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Evie Thomas is not who she used to be. Once she had a best friend, a happy home and a loving grandmother living nearby. Once her name was Toswiah. Now, everything is differe...
Community Reviews Summary of 265 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 76%
challenging 38%
dark 30%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Police brutalityMinor
Death