The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean

The Ship We Built

Lexie Bean

284 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional slow-paced

Description

*Everyone should read this remarkable, affecting novel.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Tender and wise, The Ship We Built is about the bravery it takes to stand up for yourself--even to those you love--and the power of finding someone who treasur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 62%
sad 60%
reflective 57%
challenging 37%
inspiring 20%
dark 14%
informative 14%
tense 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 41%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.3

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