Kent State by Deborah Wiles

Kent State

Deborah Wiles

144 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles, a masterpiece exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War.May 4, 1970.Kent State University.As pr...

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Moods

emotional 73%
informative 72%
sad 64%
reflective 60%
challenging 36%
tense 27%
dark 26%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 11% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

N/A: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 13% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 12% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 29% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Average rating

4.09

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