The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried

Shaun David Hutchinson

304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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Moods

emotional 69%
funny 62%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 29%
dark 27%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
mysterious 17%
challenging 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 32%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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