The Name She Gave Me by Betty Culley

The Name She Gave Me

Betty Culley

fiction contemporary poetry young adult emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

403 pages | first published 2022

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A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole i...
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Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 68%
inspiring 43%
reflective 43%
sad 37%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
funny 12%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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