Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

Simon Sort of Says

Erin Bow with Will Collyer (Narrator)

7 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart, and speaking your truth. Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
funny 67%
hopeful 56%
sad 36%
reflective 35%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 26%
challenging 22%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 24%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 43% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.41

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