The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

The Astonishing Color of After

Emily X.R. Pan

462 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. Leigh, who i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,113 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 71%
reflective 69%
hopeful 39%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 19%
tense 10%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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