This Place is Still Beautiful by XiXi Tian

This Place is Still Beautiful

XiXi Tian

366 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Annalie and Margaret are sisters who agree on only one thing- that they have nothing in common. Nineteen-year-old Margaret is driven, ambitious, and keenly aware of social justice issues. She couldn't wait to leave their oppressive small hometown ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 74%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 31%
sad 24%
tense 21%
informative 11%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 14%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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