Everybody Sees The Ants by A.S. King

Everybody Sees The Ants

A.S. King

289 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And...

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Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 66%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
funny 26%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 16%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.97

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