America for Beginners by Leah Franqui

America for Beginners

Leah Franqui

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Recalling contemporary classics such as 'Americanah, Behold the Dreamers', and 'The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao', a funny, poignant, and insightful debut novel that explores the complexities of family, immigration, prejudice, and the Amer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 60%
hopeful 53%
sad 46%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
inspiring 26%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.82

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