The How & the Why by Cynthia Hand

The How & the Why

Cynthia Hand

464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Cynthia Hand is the master of pulling at your heartstrings. The How & the Why tells both sides of an adoption story with love, compassion, and care. --Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Letters to the LostA poignant explorat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 802 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
hopeful 55%
inspiring 46%
reflective 36%
funny 18%
sad 17%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 19%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.29

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