Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper

Copper Sun

Sharon M. Draper

302 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

In this "searing work of historical fiction" (Booklist), Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper tells the epic story of a young girl torn from her African village, sold into slavery, and stripped of everything she has ever known-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 68%
tense 50%
dark 47%
challenging 45%
hopeful 45%
informative 42%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 31%
reflective 28%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.22

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