We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

We Are Not From Here

Jenny Torres Sanchez

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 78%
challenging 68%
tense 57%
dark 55%
adventurous 28%
reflective 26%
hopeful 24%
informative 22%
inspiring 13%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.55

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