Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

357 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller, a "fiendishly plotted" (New York Times) "heart-in-your mouth adventure" (Washington Post), that "will take wing and soar into your heart" (Laurie Halse Anderson). Oct. 11th, 1943-A British spy plane crashe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,099 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
adventurous 72%
sad 62%
tense 45%
dark 44%
challenging 28%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 17%
reflective 16%
informative 15%
funny 14%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 28%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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