The girl who didn't like her name by Elif Shafak

The girl who didn't like her name

Elif Shafak

145 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the tale of a creative, clever and curious girl from Istanbul who is full of brilliant ideas and projects. She has one problem, though. She hates her name. At school she is regularly ridiculed and bullied by her classmates, all because of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

hopeful 85%
inspiring 71%
lighthearted 71%
relaxing 71%
adventurous 57%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
funny 14%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.43

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