Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat

Behind the Mountains

Edwidge Danticat

fiction young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

192 pages | first published 2002

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First Person Fiction is dedicated to the immigrant experience in modern America. In "Behind the Mountains" Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Celiane and her family's struggles in Haiti and New York.It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are goi...
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Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
emotional 60%
hopeful 60%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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