The Silence That Binds Us by Joanna Ho

The Silence That Binds Us

Joanna Ho

fiction young adult challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

448 pages | first published 2022

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 Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. Maybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American dau...
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Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 67%
sad 64%
inspiring 58%
challenging 52%
hopeful 47%
informative 33%
dark 25%
tense 14%
funny 8%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 17%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.53

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