How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran

How to Build a Girl

How to Build a Girl #1

Caitlin Moran

368 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism young adult funny reflective medium-paced

Description

A hilarious yet deeply moving coming of age novel.What do you do in your teenage years when you realize what your parents taught you wasn’t enough? You must go out and find books and poetry and pop songs and bad heroes—and build yourself.It’s 1990...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,152 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
emotional 52%
lighthearted 43%
hopeful 36%
reflective 34%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 23%
dark 15%
sad 8%
challenging 3%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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