If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

If You Come Softly

If You Come Softly #1

Jacqueline Woodson

181 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Both Elisha (Ellie) and Jeremiah (Miah) attend Percy Academy, a private school where neither quite fits in. Ellie is wrestling with family demons, and Miah is one of the few African American students. The two of them find each other, and fall in l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,351 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 73%
reflective 57%
hopeful 18%
challenging 17%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 8%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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