In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis

In a Handful of Dust

Not a Drop to Drink #2

Mindy McGinnis

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

A dangerous disease strikes the community where teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mother, Lynn, takes Lucy away from their home and friends in order to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure out what home means. During their journey west to fin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 100%
emotional 85%
dark 71%
challenging 57%
hopeful 42%
sad 42%
mysterious 28%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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