A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water

Linda Sue Park with Cynthia Bishop (Narrator), David Baker (Narrator)

2 hours, 41 minutes first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

In 1985 southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people . . . people like the boy, Salva Dut . . . caught in the middle. When Salva’s village is attacked, he must embark on a harrowing journe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,064 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
inspiring 69%
hopeful 55%
informative 51%
sad 46%
adventurous 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
dark 12%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 27% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.15

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