This Train Is Being Held by Ismée Williams

This Train Is Being Held

Ismée Williams

289 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

"A nuanced and tenderly pitched story." -Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author  "Ismée Williams has created an engaging urban romance that tackles difficult subjects such as mental health and racism, w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
hopeful 52%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
inspiring 26%
sad 26%
funny 21%
tense 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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