Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix

346 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

The fire at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 young immigrant workers, is one of the worst disasters since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and the disaster, which brought attention to the labor...

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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 61%
informative 51%
reflective 38%
tense 35%
challenging 32%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

4.24

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