The Agony of Bun O'Keefe by Heather Smith

The Agony of Bun O'Keefe

Heather Smith

224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Little Miss Sunshine meets Room in this quirky, heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and discovery. It's Newfoundland, 1986. Fourteen-year-old Bun O'Keefe has lived a solitary life in an unsafe, unsanitary house. Her mother is a compulsive ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 61%
sad 38%
funny 34%
dark 30%
inspiring 30%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 19%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 26%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.29

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