My Brother Sam Is Dead by Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

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fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother. Sam is smart and brave, and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebelli...

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Moods

emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
informative 35%
sad 28%
tense 28%
reflective 21%
dark 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.08

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