The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

The Night Diary

Veera Hiranandani

272 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional informative medium-paced

Description

A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults. -Kirkus, starred review In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,737 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 55%
informative 39%
reflective 37%
challenging 34%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 32%
tense 32%
adventurous 30%
dark 20%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

4.18

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