Saints by Gene Luen Yang

170 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical young adult dark informative reflective fast-paced
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China, 1898. An unwanted and unwelcome fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn't even given a proper name by her family when she's born. She finds friendship—and a name, Vibiana—in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place f...

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Moods

dark 63%
emotional 50%
sad 49%
challenging 42%
informative 41%
tense 37%
reflective 36%
adventurous 31%
funny 14%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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