If You Come Softly: Twentieth Anniversary Edition by Jacqueline Woodson

If You Come Softly: Twentieth Anniversary Edition

If You Come Softly #1

Jacqueline Woodson

192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children's Literature Jacqueline Woodson--now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author Jeremiah feels g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,156 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 74%
reflective 57%
hopeful 18%
challenging 17%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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