Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg

Durable Goods

Katie Nash #1

Elizabeth Berg

fiction young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

224 pages | first published 1993

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On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mo...
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Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
sad 100%
reflective 66%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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