The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced

Description

“A teen thriller in the vein of the ‘90s horror movie The Craft . . . A beautiful meditation on meditation . . . Frequently hilarious, and thoughtful throughout.”  — The New York Times Book Review "The Lightness  could be the love chi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 70%
reflective 49%
tense 40%
emotional 32%
challenging 21%
sad 18%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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