The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel by Nora Twomey, Deborah Ellis

The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel

Nora Twomey, Deborah Ellis

80 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical middle grade emotional fast-paced

Description

This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan.Parvana lives with her family in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 65%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
hopeful 30%
informative 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 15%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.79

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