The Uprising: Three Young Women Caught in the Fire That Changed America by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The Uprising: Three Young Women Caught in the Fire That Changed America

Margaret Peterson Haddix with Suzanne Toren

11 hours, 7 minutes • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Around her the workers were screaming out prayers and curses.... She herself was sobbing tearlessly....Her only prayer was still, "I don't want to die." Oh, please, God, don't let me die, she thought. I've never even had a chance to live.Bella, ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 61%
informative 51%
reflective 38%
tense 35%
challenging 32%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

4.24

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