The Burning Girl by Claire Messud

The Burning Girl

Claire Messud

247 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Julia and Cassie have been friends since nursery school. They have shared everything, including their desire to escape the stifling limitations of their birthplace, the quiet town of Royston, Massachusetts. But as the two girls enter adolescence, ...

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 59%
sad 47%
dark 43%
mysterious 40%
tense 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 13%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.2

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