The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

The Thing About Jellyfish

Ali Benjamin

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,075 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 60%
reflective 58%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 31%
informative 24%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
dark 9%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.09

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