The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson

The Art of Being Normal

Lisa Williamson

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

A young adult novel about two transgender teens who figure out how to navigate life with help from each other. A life-changing and life-saving book. --Philip PullmanOn the first day at his new school, Leo Denton has one goal: to be invisible. Attr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,291 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 47%
reflective 31%
lighthearted 28%
sad 26%
informative 23%
funny 19%
challenging 17%
tense 10%
adventurous 9%
dark 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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