The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

The Astonishing Color of After

Emily X.R. Pan

480 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird.  Leigh, who is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,798 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 70%
reflective 67%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 29%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 21%
challenging 19%
tense 9%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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