Some Kind of Happiness by Claire Legrand

Some Kind of Happiness

Claire Legrand

400 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

Reality and fantasy collide in this "beautiful and reflective tale" (Booklist, starred review) for fans of Counting by 7s and Bridge to Terabithia, about a girl who must save a magical make-believe world in order to save herself. Things Finley Har...

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Community Reviews Summary of 924 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
adventurous 65%
reflective 53%
sad 53%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 23%
dark 21%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
funny 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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