The Burning Girl by Claire Messud

The Burning Girl

Claire Messud

256 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Julia and Cassie have been friends since nursery school. They have shared everything, including their desire to escape the stifling limitations of their birthplace, the quiet town of Royston, Massachusetts. But as the two girls enter adolescence, ...

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Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 64%
dark 43%
mysterious 43%
sad 43%
tense 20%
challenging 17%
adventurous 12%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.18

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