Rules by Cynthia Lord

Rules

Cynthia Lord

208 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules-from "a peach is not a funny-looki...

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Moods

emotional 53%
hopeful 48%
reflective 46%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 33%
funny 30%
informative 17%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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