The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced

Description

'A psychologically smart debut that swathes teen desire and friendship in mystery and mirth' Observer 'Like a twisted Malory Towers or maybe a cosmic version of 'Heathers'' Daily Mail 'The love child of Donna Tartt and Tana French' Chloe Benjamin ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 70%
reflective 50%
tense 37%
emotional 31%
challenging 20%
sad 17%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.48

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