The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley

The Carnival at Bray

Jessie Ann Foley

254 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

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ALA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults Chicago Weekly Best Books of 2014 A Michael L. Printz Honor Award WinnerWinner, 2014 Helen Sheehan YA Book PrizeKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014 Finalist, William C. Morris Award It's 1993, and Gene...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
sad 53%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 26%
funny 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.94

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