Kent State by Deborah Wiles

Kent State

Deborah Wiles

1 hour, 58 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical poetry young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles, a masterpiece exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War.May 4, 1970. Kent State University. As ...

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Moods

emotional 75%
informative 73%
sad 61%
reflective 56%
challenging 41%
tense 30%
dark 28%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 13% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 30% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.1

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