The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

Alice Sebold

328 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery dark emotional sad medium-paced
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When we first meet Susie Salmon, she is already in heaven. As she looks down from this strange new place, she tells us, in the fresh and spirited voice of a fourteen-year-old girl, a tale that is both haunting and full of hope.In the weeks followi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82,285 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 77%
dark 75%
reflective 43%
tense 27%
mysterious 26%
hopeful 22%
challenging 21%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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