These Gentle Wounds by Helene Dunbar

These Gentle Wounds

Helene Dunbar

307 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Five years after an unspeakable tragedy, Gordie Allen is living with his half-brother Kevin, the only person who can protect Gordie at school and keep him focused on getting his life back on track. But just when it seems like things are becoming n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 88%
tense 55%
challenging 44%
dark 44%
reflective 44%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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