The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks

The Faraway Truth

Janae Marks

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Description

Zoe Washington never met her father, who was sent to prison right before she was born.When she receives a letter from him on her twelfth birthday, it’s a huge surprise. Zoe’s mom always told her that Marcus was a liar, a monster, but he sounds … n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
hopeful 66%
adventurous 44%
inspiring 44%
challenging 33%
informative 22%
mysterious 22%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.15

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