Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

Inside Out & Back Again

Thanhhà Lại

262 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade poetry reflective medium-paced

Description

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee--fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,780 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 60%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 45%
sad 40%
informative 22%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
funny 6%
tense 6%
dark 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%

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4.16

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