Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

Inside Out & Back Again

Thanhhà Lại

272 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade poetry reflective medium-paced

Description

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alaba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,709 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 60%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 43%
sad 39%
informative 22%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
tense 6%
funny 5%
dark 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

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