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.After her father’s death, Ruth Robb and her family transplant themselves in the summer of 1958 from New York City to Atlanta—the land of debutantes, sweet tea, and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 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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