One Year of Ugly by Caroline Mackenzie

One Year of Ugly

Caroline Mackenzie

400 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional medium-paced
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After fleeing crumbling, volatile Venezuela, Yola Palacio wants nothing more than to settle into a peaceful new life in Trinidad with her family. And who cares if they’re there illegally—aren’t most of the people on the island? But life for the Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
emotional 54%
adventurous 46%
hopeful 29%
dark 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
informative 9%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 8% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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