Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil

Summer in the City of Roses

Michelle Ruiz Keil

fiction magical realism young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2021

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Inspired by the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Grimm fairy tale Brother and Sister, Michelle Ruiz Keil's second novel follows two siblings torn apart and struggling to find each other in early '90s Portland. All her life, seventeen-year-old Iph ...
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Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
adventurous 65%
reflective 62%
mysterious 56%
hopeful 40%
challenging 25%
dark 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.68

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