The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

Reif Larsen

400 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Dear Spivet Family,I have gone for a while to do some work. Don't worry, I'll be fine. I didn't want to bother you by telling about it ahead of time. Thank you for taking care of me. You are one of the best families in the world. Love, T.S.T.S. ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 839 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
reflective 44%
emotional 41%
funny 35%
hopeful 23%
informative 20%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.8

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