Paperweight by Meg Haston

Paperweight

Meg Haston

320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This emotionally haunting and beautifully written young adult debut delves into the devastating impact of trauma and loss, in the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls.Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. In her body. And now i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,371 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 76%
dark 55%
reflective 48%
challenging 40%
hopeful 28%
tense 23%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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