The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood

The One-in-a-Million Boy

Monica Wood

416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

England Society Book Award, Monica Wood's The One-in-a-Million Boy is the incandescent story of a 104-year-old woman and the sweet, strange young boy assigned to help her around the house—a friendship that touches each member of the boy's unmoored...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,053 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 64%
hopeful 60%
sad 60%
inspiring 48%
funny 28%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 6%
informative 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.04

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