The Education of Dixie Dupree by Donna Everhart

The Education of Dixie Dupree

Donna Everhart

320 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

IndieNext Pick In 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evie's sake--to explain away a bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 76%
dark 69%
challenging 53%
tense 38%
informative 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.62

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