Throwback by Maurene Goo

Throwback

Maurene Goo

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Samantha Kang has always butted heads with her mom, Priscilla, who is a first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader and expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no en...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 70%
lighthearted 70%
reflective 51%
hopeful 46%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 20%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 28%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Character: 12% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.38

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