A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck

163 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

To a thirteen-year-old Vermont farm boy whose father slaughters pigs for a living, maturity comes early as he learns doing what's got to be done, especially regarding his pet pig who cannot produce a litter.

Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 70%
dark 40%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.21

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