I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith

I Talk Like a River

Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith

18 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Description

When a boy who stutters feels isolated, alone, and incapable of communicating in the way he'd like, it takes a kindly father and a walk by the river to help him find his voice. Through this powerful and uplifting story, poet Jordan Scott uses his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 70%
hopeful 62%
reflective 50%
informative 25%
challenging 17%
sad 12%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 36%
medium 33%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.58

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