A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

Linda Sue Park

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2 hours, 41 minutes | first published 2010

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In 1985, southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people--people like the boy, Salva Dut--caught in the middle. When Salva's village is attacked, he must embark on a harrowing journey that wi...
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Moods

emotional 73%
inspiring 68%
hopeful 59%
informative 51%
sad 47%
reflective 30%
adventurous 28%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
dark 12%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 34% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%

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