Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Before We Were Yours

Lisa Wingate

fiction historical dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

604 pages | first published 2017

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Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
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Summary of 13168 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 76%
dark 44%
reflective 32%
informative 29%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 15%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 19%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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