The Silence That Binds Us by Joanna Ho

The Silence That Binds Us

Joanna Ho

448 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. Maybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 70%
sad 63%
inspiring 57%
challenging 51%
hopeful 48%
informative 32%
dark 24%
tense 14%
funny 8%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 17%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 39% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.5

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