The Length of a String by Elissa Brent Weissman

The Length of a String

Elissa Brent Weissman

384 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way. Imani knows exactly w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
inspiring 68%
hopeful 62%
sad 37%
reflective 31%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

4.44

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