Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess

Such a Pretty Girl

Laura Wiess

212 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A darkly compelling novel about a young woman who must defend herself against her abusive father. "In the character of Meredith, Laura Wiess has created a girl to walk alongside Harper Lee's Scout and J.D. Salinger's Phoebe. Read this novel, and y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,250 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 88%
sad 76%
tense 57%
challenging 34%
reflective 26%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 40% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.62

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