Dance on My Grave by Aidan Chambers

Dance on My Grave

The Dance Sequence #2

Aidan Chambers

251 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Life and death in two parts; one hundred and seventeen bits; six running reports and a fiasco now and then to help the story along - this is Hal Robinson's own story of one extraordinary summer in his seaside town.

Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 63%
sad 63%
dark 30%
funny 23%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.86

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