The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henriquez

419 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"A triumph of storytelling. Henriquez pulls us into the lives of her characters with such mastery that we hang on to them just as fiercely as they hang on to one another and their dreams. This passionate, powerful novel will stay with you long aft...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,787 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 71%
reflective 47%
hopeful 33%
challenging 23%
inspiring 19%
tense 13%
dark 11%
informative 9%
funny 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.94

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