If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

181 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children's Literature Jacqueline Woodson Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,211 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 74%
reflective 58%
hopeful 19%
challenging 16%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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