Rules by Cynthia Lord

Rules

Cynthia Lord

224 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from a peach is not a funny-lookin...

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Moods

emotional 52%
hopeful 50%
reflective 47%
inspiring 38%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 19%
informative 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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