In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton

In the Neighborhood of True

Susan Kaplan Carlton

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A powerful story of love, identity, and the price of fitting in or speaking out. "The story may be set in the past, but it couldn't be a more timely reminder that true courage comes not from fitting in, but from purposefully standing out . . . and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 55%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 86%
slow 9%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.8

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