The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

The Smell of Other People's Houses

Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In Alaska, 1970, being a teenager here isn’t like being a teenager anywhere else. Ruth has a secret that she can’t hide forever. Dora wonders if she can ever truly escape where she comes from, even when good luck strikes. Alyce is trying to reconc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,641 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 64%
hopeful 58%
sad 34%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 16%
challenging 10%
dark 9%
lighthearted 8%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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