The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Junot Díaz

340 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A creative writing teacher helps teens articulate their hopes and fears, lives and possibilities through writing. Includes ideas for getting started, explorting feelings, solving problems, becoming a better writer, revising, connecting with other ...

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Moods

emotional 66%
sad 56%
dark 48%
reflective 45%
funny 41%
challenging 26%
informative 18%
tense 16%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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