A Death-Struck Year by Makiia Lucier

A Death-Struck Year

Makiia Lucier

238 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

A deadly pandemic, a budding romance, and the heartache of loss make for a stunning coming-of-age teen debut about the struggle to survive during the 1918 flu. For Cleo Berry, the people dying of the Spanish Influenza in cities like New York and P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 66%
dark 41%
hopeful 41%
informative 41%
reflective 41%
tense 29%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 20%
challenging 12%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.94

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