The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson

The Art of Being Normal

Lisa Williamson

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

353 pages | first published 2015

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Two boys. Two secrets.David Piper has always been an outsider. His parents think he’s gay. The school bully thinks he’s a freak. Only his two best friends know the real truth – David wants to be a girl. On the first day at his new school Leo Dento...
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Summary of 3082 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 47%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 29%
sad 24%
informative 22%
funny 19%
challenging 16%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
dark 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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