The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

The Way I Used to Be

Amber Smith

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A New York Times bestseller. In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel "is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life" (School Library Journal, starre

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,763 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 80%
dark 67%
challenging 43%
tense 42%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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