The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor

The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

Leslie Connor

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason’s learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason’s best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 609 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 57%
hopeful 51%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 45%
inspiring 37%
reflective 37%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
tense 14%
dark 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.19

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