Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith, Kevin Twomey

Way I Used to Be

Amber Smith, Kevin Twomey

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault. Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn't change who ...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 80%
dark 67%
challenging 44%
tense 42%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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