The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henriquez

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

286 pages | first published 2014

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A dazzling, heartbreaking page-turner destined for breakout status: a novel that gives voice to millions of Americans as it tells the story of the love between a Panamanian boy and a Mexican girl: teenagers living in an apartment block of immigran...
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Summary of 3312 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 70%
reflective 46%
hopeful 30%
challenging 24%
inspiring 20%
dark 11%
tense 11%
informative 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.94

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