Life: An Exploded Diagram by Mal Peet

Life: An Exploded Diagram

Mal Peet

fiction historical romance young adult emotional slow-paced

416 pages | first published 2011

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Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Can love survive a lifetime? When working-class Clem Ackroyd falls for Frankie Mortimer, the gorgeous daughte...
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Summary of 213 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
informative 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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