Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan

Apple and Rain

Sarah Crossan

330 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

When Apple's mother returns after eleven years away, Apple feels whole again. But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It's only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is that she begins to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 639 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
hopeful 57%
reflective 57%
sad 50%
lighthearted 34%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 19%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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