Lucy and Linh by Alice Pung

Lucy and Linh

Alice Pung with Aileen Huyhn (Narrator)

10 hours, 4 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From an author Amy Tan calls "a gem," this is a witty, highly acclaimed novel that's "part Mean Girls, part Lord of the Flies" (The Bulletin, Starred review) about navigating life in private school while remaining true to yourself.  Lucy is a bit ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
emotional 48%
funny 48%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 42%
challenging 25%
sad 20%
dark 17%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 8%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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